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F777 RBK

1988 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,658 mi
Last recorded44,658 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF777 RBK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 44,653 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,837 miles

Advise both rear tyres walls cracking. Advise engine oil leak.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,754 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 31,754 miles

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

Offside rear tyre walls cracking slightly

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2005 31,668 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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F777 RBK is a 1988 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F777 RBK, 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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What year was F777 RBK registered?

F777 RBK is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 28 December 1988.

Is F777 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F777 RBK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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