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F355 AJX

1989 Renault 5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

84,709 mi
Last recorded84,709 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 AJX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 84,709 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

under body corrosion

Fail 2 May 2009 84,705 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2009 84,689 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 79,406 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 79,400 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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F355 AJX is a 1989 Renault 5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 75,565 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 F355 AJX, 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 37 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F355 AJX registered?

F355 AJX is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 20 May 1989.

Is F355 AJX safe to buy?

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