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F805 OLA

1988 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,789 mi
Last recorded85,789 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF805 OLA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 85,789 miles

under sealant applied

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,739 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,739 miles

Body kit fitted - not allowing full inspection of chassis

Under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Jul 2015 85,739 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body kit fitted - not allowing full inspection of chassis

No rear seats or rear seatbelts fitted

Under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 85,735 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 85,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 85,739 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 85,739 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

front & rear brake discs corrosion settiong in

Pass 6 Jan 2007 85,739 miles

rear seat permanently removed

Pass 14 Jan 2006 85,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake servo operating but advise could be improved

rear seats permanently removed. standard front seat belts removed and replaced with full harness belts.

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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F805 OLA is a 1988 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F805 OLA, 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 F805 OLA registered?

F805 OLA is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 27 September 1988.

Is F805 OLA safe to buy?

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