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F98 DVU

1988 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,218 mi
Last recorded67,218 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 DVU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,218 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,064 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear outer tyre wall splitting

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,163 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside front driveshaft inner boot split

Offside rear tyre wall splitting (perished)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 44,156 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside front driveshaft inner boot split

Offside rear tyre wall splitting (perished)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 37,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,470 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 31,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,945 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,361 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 26,702 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 26,702 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F98 DVU is a 1988 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F98 DVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F98 DVU registered?

F98 DVU is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 23 September 1988.

Is F98 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F98 DVU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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