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F756 RLM

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,175 mi
Last recorded158,175 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF756 RLM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2012 158,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant level low

nearside front outer sill corroded not within any component area

offside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode near shock absorber mounting

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 151,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight signs of corrosion on O/S/R floor

Pass 24 Feb 2010 144,883 miles

chassis rusted at offside rear near bumper

Fail 23 Feb 2010 144,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis rusted at offside rear near bumper

offside sill rusted at front

Pass 18 Feb 2009 138,299 miles

exhaust getting rusty

front offside tyre worn to approximateky 3mm

rear nearside tyre worn to approximately 3mm

Fail 18 Feb 2009 138,229 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust getting rusty

front offside tyre worn to approximateky 3mm

rear nearside tyre worn to approximately 3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2008 132,083 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 132,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both sides front wings loose at lower edges

front of nearside outer sill rusted through

nearside drive shaft worn

offside outer CV boot perished

Pass 21 Feb 2007 124,842 miles

both handbrake cable outer part deteriorating

rear underbody getting very rusty

slight wheel bearing noise at nearside front

Fail 21 Feb 2007 124,842 miles

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

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

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

both handbrake cables outers deteriorating

rear under body getting very rusty

some wheel bearing noise at nearside front

Pass 22 Feb 2006 116,651 miles

Both front tyres worn to near limit

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear inner valence rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2006 116,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear under valence rusted through † †Rear bumper loose

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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F756 RLM is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F756 RLM, 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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F756 RLM is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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