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F370 OPX

1988 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,908 mi
Last recorded81,908 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF370 OPX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2007 81,908 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 76,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 70,968 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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F370 OPX is a 1988 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 F370 OPX, 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 F370 OPX registered?

F370 OPX is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F370 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F370 OPX 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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