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F720 SJH

1989 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,098 mi
Last recorded37,098 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF720 SJH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 37,098 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 36,462 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 35,990 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,346 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 35,245 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 35,130 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 35,128 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,918 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,666 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,409 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,970 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,676 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,353 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,800 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,344 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,657 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,156 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 29,804 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,804 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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F720 SJH is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F720 SJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F720 SJH registered?

F720 SJH is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F720 SJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F720 SJH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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