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F816 SLN

1989 Renault 5

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,354 mi
Last recorded98,354 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF816 SLN
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,354 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 98,104 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 98,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,701 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 97,696 miles

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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F816 SLN is a 1989 Renault 5 in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F816 SLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F816 SLN registered?

F816 SLN is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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