1989 Renault R5 1.1L Petrol · F817 SRD
1989 Renault R5 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 25 May 1989. Recorded mileage 41,480 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT R5
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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F817 SRD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2021
- 41,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F817 SRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Renault R5 (F817 SRD) between May 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box joint (6.1.2 (a))”.
F817 SRD Mileage History
- 22/05/200628,265 mi
- 22/05/200729,059 mi+794 mi
- 21/05/200829,276 mi+217 mi
- 20/05/200929,615 mi+339 mi
- 20/05/201029,845 mi+230 mi
- 25/05/201029,855 mi+10 mi
- 23/05/201131,329 mi+1,474 mi
- 18/05/201231,529 mi+200 mi
- 22/05/201231,533 mi+4 mi
- 16/05/201331,711 mi+178 mi
- 19/05/201432,834 mi+1,123 mi
- 20/05/201532,882 mi+48 mi
- 20/05/201633,244 mi+362 mi
- 04/05/201733,264 mi+20 mi
- 17/05/201733,275 mi+11 mi
- 06/06/201835,428 mi+2,153 mi
- 20/06/201835,438 mi+10 mi
- 21/06/201937,742 mi+2,304 mi
- 12/07/201937,752 mi+10 mi
- 16/07/201937,763 mi+11 mi
- 28/09/202141,475 mi+3,712 mi
- 05/10/202141,480 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 860 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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