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F90 RPC

1989 Renault 5

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,719 mi
Last recorded39,719 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF90 RPC
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 39,719 miles

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

fuel filler cap seal splitting

n/s/f seat belt catch slightly damaged

rear exhaust hangar splitting

Fail 2 May 2009 39,661 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filler cap seal splitting

n/s/f seat belt catch slightly damaged

rear exhaust hangar splitting

Pass 31 May 2008 36,008 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 32,438 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 25,756 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 25,257 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2005 20,520 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 20,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F90 RPC is a 1989 Renault 5 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F90 RPC, 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 F90 RPC registered?

F90 RPC is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F90 RPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F90 RPC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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