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F767 SMP

1989 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,351 mi
Last recorded8,351 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF767 SMP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 8,351 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 8,350 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 8,350 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 112,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front both side coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front bottom ball joint rubber deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2014 112,676 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 112,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,109 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 10,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 9,526 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 8,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 7,193 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 7,189 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 5,699 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 3,965 miles

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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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F767 SMP is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F767 SMP, 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 F767 SMP registered?

F767 SMP is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is F767 SMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F767 SMP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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