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F690 TPB

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,211 mi
Last recorded55,211 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF690 TPB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,211 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,160 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 55,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,898 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 54,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,274 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,380 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 52,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 50,340 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 TPB is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F690 TPB, 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 TPB?

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What year was F690 TPB registered?

F690 TPB is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F690 TPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F690 TPB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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