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F496 PYL

1988 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,121 mi
Last recorded45,121 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF496 PYL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 45,121 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 43,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 43,469 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 42,953 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2020 42,953 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 42,782 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,430 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,132 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 42,129 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 41,827 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 41,558 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,323 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,200 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,631 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,163 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 38,163 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,910 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,607 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 33,607 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Oct 2005 33,114 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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F496 PYL is a 1988 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F496 PYL, 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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F496 PYL is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 16 November 1988.

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