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F726 KNN

1989 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,667 mi
Last recorded56,667 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF726 KNN
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 13 Mar 2008 56,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 10 May 2007 53,438 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 53,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall cords not visable

radiator leaking

Pass 9 May 2006 50,388 miles

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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F726 KNN is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F726 KNN, 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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F726 KNN is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F726 KNN safe to buy?

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