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F616 SLA

1989 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,425 mi
Last recorded59,425 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF616 SLA
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2007 59,425 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 59,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 136,672 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 136,672 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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F616 SLA is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 75,565 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F616 SLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F616 SLA registered?

F616 SLA is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F616 SLA safe to buy?

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