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F717 TLL

1989 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,734 mi
Last recorded50,734 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF717 TLL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2008 50,734 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake warning light staying on

n/s front inner and outer sill holed and corroded

rotational noise from o/s rear wheel

steering gaiters starting to perish

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,210 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 50,210 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on nearside outer sill outside of prescribed area

Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 49,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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F717 TLL is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F717 TLL, 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 F717 TLL registered?

F717 TLL is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F717 TLL safe to buy?

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