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F612 OPJ

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,654 mi
Last recorded55,654 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF612 OPJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 55,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody has surface corrosion in all areas

Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,013 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 54,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 53,916 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,341 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 50,510 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2013 49,596 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 49,593 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 48,751 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 48,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2011 47,855 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 47,855 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,773 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2009 46,256 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 46,246 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on rear silencer

Left rear tyre perishing

Lower part of left front wing loose

Slight drag on right rear brake

Pass 6 May 2008 45,800 miles

Both nearside tyre sidewalls perishing

Corrosion on rear silencer

Drag on right rear brake

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre getting slightly lumpy

Pass 1 May 2007 45,085 miles

Left rear tyre sidewall perishing

Oil leak on engine/gearbox

Fail 1 May 2007 45,085 miles

Left rear tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak on engine/gearbox

Pass 2 May 2006 44,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Heavy corrosion on front pipe

Left rear tyre sidewall perishing

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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F612 OPJ is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F612 OPJ, 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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F612 OPJ is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 12 June 1989.

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