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A246 XGH

1984 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,594 mi
Last recorded55,594 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1984 Renault 559,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA246 XGH
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,594 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,552 miles

Near side and off side rear tyres are cracked around the tread

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2007 48,551 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Near side and off side front tyres are cracked around tread

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,961 miles

brake discs corroding

nearside outer sill corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2006 43,475 miles

brake discs corroding

near side inner sill corroding

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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A246 XGH is a 1984 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,137 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 A246 XGH, 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 42 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A246 XGH registered?

A246 XGH is a 1984 Renault 5, first registered on 13 July 1984.

Is A246 XGH safe to buy?

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