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F683 CEG

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,074 mi
Last recorded96,074 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2005
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF683 CEG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2005 96,074 miles

corrosion to n/s centre inner sill heavy not yet excessive

corrosion to o/s centre inner sill not yet excessive

o/s rear foot brake slightly low effort

Fail 26 Nov 2005 96,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to n/s centre sill heavy not yet excessive

corrosion to o/s centre inner sill not yet excessive

o/s rear foot brake slightly low effort

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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F683 CEG is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F683 CEG, 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 F683 CEG registered?

F683 CEG is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F683 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F683 CEG shows 2 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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