MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
O/S/F door dropped
engine runs rough exhaust noisey
no key for petrol cap not tested
petrol flap broken
sill trims cover sills
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
engine runs poor
front bumper damaged
no key for petrol cap not tested
oil leak
petrol flap broken
rear brake pads worn
sill trims cover outer sills
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
battery loose
engine oil leak
engine runs rough
front brake performance poor
fuel flap broken
gearbox oil leak bad
rear brake pads very worn discs rusty
rear fuel tank strapped up
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F299 DJA is a 1988 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 F299 DJA, 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 F299 DJA registered?
F299 DJA is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F299 DJA safe to buy?
The MOT history for F299 DJA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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