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F106 PYH

1988 Renault 5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,347 mi
Last recorded80,347 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF106 PYH
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 80,347 miles

some signs of corrosion some wear suspension etc slight smell of fuel.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 80,303 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

some signs of corrosion some wear suspension etc slight smell of fuel.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 76,120 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

some deterioration to suspension etc signs of perishing corrosion and welded repairs

Fail 25 Sep 2007 76,079 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

some deterioration to suspension etc signs of perishing corrosion and welded repairs

Pass 29 Sep 2006 71,242 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 26 Sep 2006 71,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

some perishing and corrosion and welded repairs rear brakes rather uneven performance

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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F106 PYH is a 1988 Renault 5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 73,560 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 F106 PYH, 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 38 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F106 PYH registered?

F106 PYH is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 18 November 1988.

Is F106 PYH safe to buy?

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