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B798 AHX

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,260 mi
Last recorded96,260 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB798 AHX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,029 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 78,393 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 95,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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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B798 AHX is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B798 AHX, 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 B798 AHX registered?

B798 AHX is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 16 November 1989.

Is B798 AHX safe to buy?

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