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F951 OYR

1988 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,526 mi
Last recorded100,526 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF951 OYR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 100,526 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,648 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 98,648 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,427 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,029 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 93,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,930 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,536 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 49,239 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,146 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 47,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,830 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,683 miles

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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F951 OYR is a 1988 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F951 OYR, 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 F951 OYR registered?

F951 OYR is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F951 OYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F951 OYR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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