1989 Renault R5 1.4L Petrol · B11 PAM
1989 Renault R5 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 24,161 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT R5
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B11 PAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 24,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B11 PAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Renault R5 (B11 PAM) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
B11 PAM Mileage History
- 22/08/202323,242 mi
- 30/08/202423,582 mi+340 mi
- 25/10/202423,585 mi+3 mi
- 16/10/202524,160 mi+575 mi
- 23/10/202524,161 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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