MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake only 18%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Rear bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam both switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment NUT INSECURE. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire pipe connecting auxilary tank (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering linkage likely to become detached Both track rod ends loose in track rods. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
THIS VECHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON PUBLIC HIGHWAY!
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F520 VHN is a 1989 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F520 VHN, 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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F520 VHN is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 14 February 1989.
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