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F75 AYD

1988 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,399 mi
Last recorded79,399 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF75 AYD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,399 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering column

O/s rack boot slightly damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,397 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/s rack boot slightly damaged

Oil leak

Slight play in steering column

Fail 2 Aug 2014 68,332 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 68,332 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,168 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 64,109 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 60,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,932 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,835 miles

May have a little corrosion starting behind plastic cover by offside rear lower belt mount

Nearside wiper smears a little

Fail 6 Aug 2010 54,818 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

May have a little corrosion starting behind plastic cover by offside rear lower belt mount

Nearside wiper smears a little

Suspect offside rear brake has wheel cylinder leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 51,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,715 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 49,715 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 47,708 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,647 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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F75 AYD is a 1988 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1988 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 74,898 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 F75 AYD, 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 38 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F75 AYD is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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