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F787 ONR

1988 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,241 mi
Last recorded58,241 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF787 ONR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,400 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 56,400 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 52,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,494 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 48,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,099 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 46,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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F787 ONR is a 1988 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F787 ONR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F787 ONR registered?

F787 ONR is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F787 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F787 ONR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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