MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,121 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
engine/under trays fitted
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))
engine/under trays fitted
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
engine/under trays fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
engine covers fitted
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was F496 PYL registered?
F496 PYL is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 16 November 1988.
Is F496 PYL safe to buy?
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