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F740 RDD

1998 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,322 mi
Last recorded129,322 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF740 RDD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 129,322 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 129,322 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

floors corroded

front cross member corroded

n/s front tyre perished

n/s o/s sills corroed 2 excess

rad corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2009 129,322 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

floors corroded

front cross member corroded

n/s front tyre perished

n/s o/s sills corroed 2 excess

rad corroded

rear valance corroded

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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F740 RDD is a 1998 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F740 RDD, 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 28 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F740 RDD registered?

F740 RDD is a 1998 Renault R5, first registered on 12 July 1998.

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The MOT history for F740 RDD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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