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F690 ASB

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,303 mi
Last recorded97,303 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF690 ASB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 97,303 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,457 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 91,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,080 miles

slight bind n/s/f

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,273 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,003 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,277 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,400 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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F690 ASB is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F690 ASB, 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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How do I check the history of F690 ASB?

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What year was F690 ASB registered?

F690 ASB is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 20 April 1989.

Is F690 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F690 ASB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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