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F738 KOD

1989 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,413 mi
Last recorded37,413 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF738 KOD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 37,413 miles

all underside components heavily rust protected

Pass 16 Jul 2025 35,770 miles

all underside components heavily rust protected

Pass 30 Jun 2022 35,764 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delaminated (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 35,761 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delaminated (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 32,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all underside of vehicle rust protected

Pass 21 Jan 2020 30,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes rust protected (1.1.11 (c))

underbody rust protected

Pass 18 Jan 2019 28,052 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe rust protected

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rust protected (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rust protected (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 25,090 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 25,079 miles

offside and nearside rear inner tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 2 Feb 2017 25,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside rear inner tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2015 24,987 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,600 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,291 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,253 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,171 miles

rear tyres perrished

Fail 9 Feb 2011 24,164 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,802 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,506 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,213 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 22,391 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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F738 KOD is a 1989 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F738 KOD, 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 F738 KOD registered?

F738 KOD is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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