MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,094 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres cracking side walls
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
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F497 WFX is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 F497 WFX, 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 F497 WFX registered?
F497 WFX is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 18 April 1989.
Is F497 WFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for F497 WFX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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