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F97 PYH

1988 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,311 mi
Last recorded12,311 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF97 PYH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 12,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 11,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 11,706 miles

off side front caliper has grease/oil stains

Fail 22 Sep 2015 11,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

off side front caliper has grease/oil stains

Pass 21 Oct 2014 11,672 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 11,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 11,584 miles

Off side front tyre has cracks inbetween treads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 11,514 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 11,394 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 11,391 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,310 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,168 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 10,849 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 10,357 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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F97 PYH is a 1988 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F97 PYH, 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 F97 PYH registered?

F97 PYH is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 17 November 1988.

Is F97 PYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F97 PYH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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