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F578 MPB

1988 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,237 mi
Last recorded66,237 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF578 MPB
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 66,237 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement g box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 64,906 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 63,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody seal heavily applied

Pass 19 Jun 2023 62,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer sill fitted trim

Pass 30 Jun 2022 60,673 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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F578 MPB is a 1988 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F578 MPB, 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 F578 MPB registered?

F578 MPB is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is F578 MPB safe to buy?

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