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F323 OEV

1988 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,677 mi
Last recorded94,677 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF323 OEV
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 94,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 94,307 miles

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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F323 OEV is a 1988 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F323 OEV, 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 F323 OEV registered?

F323 OEV is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 3 December 1988.

Is F323 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F323 OEV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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