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F555 LBL

1988 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,406 mi
Last recorded33,406 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF555 LBL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,406 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 33,396 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 33,345 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,345 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 33,139 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 32,803 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside headlight glass chipped.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,803 miles

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

offside headlight glass chipped.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 32,033 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside headlight glass chipped.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 11 Aug 2007 31,517 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,517 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 28,551 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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F555 LBL is a 1988 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F555 LBL, 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 F555 LBL registered?

F555 LBL is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F555 LBL safe to buy?

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