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F49 CGO

1988 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,776 mi
Last recorded44,776 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 CGO
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 44,776 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 44,776 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 43,638 miles

n/side front outter d/shaft boot cracking

very slight roughness n/side rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2011 42,408 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,324 miles

nsf wheel rim damaged

steel brake pipes rust [treated & ok at present]

Pass 1 Aug 2009 40,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,283 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 39,251 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,073 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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F49 CGO is a 1988 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F49 CGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F49 CGO registered?

F49 CGO is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F49 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F49 CGO shows 10 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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