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F77 XNG

1988 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,055 mi
Last recorded105,055 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF77 XNG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 105,055 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers over outer sills

Fail 17 Jul 2019 105,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive clean off scale needs to be 3.5 or less (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front damage to offside front jacking point

Rear corrosion to jacking points sills and chassis legs (have been undersealed over)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres dated 2000 !!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,221 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,207 miles

drivers door hinges worn

fuel lines corroding

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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F77 XNG is a 1988 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F77 XNG, 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 F77 XNG registered?

F77 XNG is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F77 XNG safe to buy?

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