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F603 UVC

1989 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,482 mi
Last recorded32,482 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF603 UVC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 32,482 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre slightly cracked and perished

Fail 26 May 2016 32,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 18 May 2015 32,479 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 May 2014 32,476 miles

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 19 May 2014 32,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 16 May 2013 32,474 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 32,474 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 May 2012 32,468 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 32,468 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 32,438 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 10 May 2011 32,438 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 11 May 2010 32,405 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,314 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 12 May 2008 32,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 32,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 31,839 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F603 UVC is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,477 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 F603 UVC, 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 37 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F603 UVC registered?

F603 UVC is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 19 June 1989.

Is F603 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F603 UVC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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