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F974 CYA

1988 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,051 mi
Last recorded54,051 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF974 CYA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,051 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear rubber mount split

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,078 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 45,078 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 38,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,270 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,416 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 30,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,791 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,353 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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F974 CYA is a 1988 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F974 CYA, 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 F974 CYA registered?

F974 CYA is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is F974 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F974 CYA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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