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F577 GMR

1988 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,573 mi
Last recorded90,573 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF577 GMR
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 90,573 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front windscreen wipers torn

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2008 90,573 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front windscreen wipers torn

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2007 88,474 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 88,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

repairs to offside sill poor.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 86,323 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 86,322 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside seal is corroded and holed. Not within a prescribed area.

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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F577 GMR is a 1988 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F577 GMR, 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 F577 GMR registered?

F577 GMR is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F577 GMR safe to buy?

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