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F244 YUH

1988 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,960 mi
Last recorded23,960 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF244 YUH
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2008 23,960 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front discs corroded

both front top suspension mounts worn

Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,357 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 23,357 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake backing plates rust pitted

underside of vehicle weak with rust

Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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F244 YUH is a 1988 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F244 YUH, 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 F244 YUH registered?

F244 YUH is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 28 October 1988.

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