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F991 KSU

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,212 mi
Last recorded39,212 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF991 KSU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,212 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bolts loose ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,575 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 28,865 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 28,615 miles

filler repair visible at n/s front sill

n/s rear jacking point bracket corroded

welding repairs to o/s panel work near headlight

Fail 11 May 2009 28,049 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 28,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,974 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 27,895 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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F991 KSU is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 75,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F991 KSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F991 KSU registered?

F991 KSU is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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