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F128 UFX

1988 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,295 mi
Last recorded64,295 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF128 UFX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 64,295 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak from gearbox

reverse lamp not working

Fail 16 Nov 2006 64,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 60,797 miles

O/S/R footbrake effort low.

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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F128 UFX is a 1988 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F128 UFX, 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 F128 UFX registered?

F128 UFX is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is F128 UFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F128 UFX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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