MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,218 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of F98 DVU?
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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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