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F602 DOL

1988 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,993 mi
Last recorded120,993 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF602 DOL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 120,993 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 120,750 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 120,188 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 120,188 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 119,963 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 119,660 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 119,431 miles

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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F602 DOL is a 1988 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F602 DOL, 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 F602 DOL registered?

F602 DOL is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F602 DOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F602 DOL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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