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F79 RLP

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

116,330 mi
Last recorded116,330 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 RLP
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2007 116,330 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

engine overheating

offside inner sill holed but not in prescribed region

Pass 15 May 2006 118,591 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 115,572 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F79 RLP is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F79 RLP, 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 F79 RLP registered?

F79 RLP is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F79 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F79 RLP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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