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F777 RLM

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,476 mi
Last recorded97,476 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF777 RLM
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2009 97,476 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 92,226 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 92,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 88,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 83,166 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 83,166 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre exhaust catching on the body causing excess noise

Rear Wiper Missing

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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F777 RLM is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 75,565 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F777 RLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F777 RLM registered?

F777 RLM is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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