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F575 NJH

1988 Renault R5

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,997 mi
Last recorded52,997 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF575 NJH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,997 miles

Outer sill covers fitted.

Slight power steering leak from rack pinion seal.

Fail 11 Apr 2009 52,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Outer sill covers fitted,

Fail 24 Jan 2008 51,112 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,112 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,318 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 46,318 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

center pipe in poor condition

nail in o/sr tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in n/s/f shock mount

Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,880 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 40,880 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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F575 NJH is a 1988 Renault R5 in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 74,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F575 NJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F575 NJH registered?

F575 NJH is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 30 November 1988.

Is F575 NJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F575 NJH shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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