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F629 HSS

1989 Renault 5

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,083 mi
Last recorded86,083 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF629 HSS
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2009 86,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

cover missing on driver seat belt buckle

n/s & o/s brake pad warning wires broken, o/s/r shock corroded, rear exhaust support broken

Pass 25 Feb 2008 83,859 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 83,854 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 80,139 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 80,098 miles

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

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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F629 HSS is a 1989 Renault 5 in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F629 HSS, 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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What year was F629 HSS registered?

F629 HSS is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 30 January 1989.

Is F629 HSS safe to buy?

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