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F711 PJH

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,660 mi
Last recorded91,660 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF711 PJH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,660 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 91,655 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 91,373 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,119 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,712 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 90,453 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 90,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 86,104 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 86,076 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 86,076 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2010 84,564 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 83,285 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 83,275 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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F711 PJH is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F711 PJH, 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 F711 PJH registered?

F711 PJH is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 30 January 1989.

Is F711 PJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F711 PJH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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