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F694 FGT

1988 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

40,559 mi
Last recorded40,559 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF694 FGT
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2017 40,559 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front A post slight corrosion

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust noisey

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2016 40,342 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre and rear exhaust hanging rubbers perished, and rear silencer has temporary repair.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both sides front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,127 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 40,126 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,679 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

center exhaust rubber hanger is perished

center exhaust section is corroded

rear exhaust is held up with cable ties

Fail 17 Oct 2014 39,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

center exhaust rubber hanger is perished

center exhaust section is corroded

rear exhaust is held up with cable ties

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,630 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust backbox tied up(rubber missing)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 38,628 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust backbox tied up(rubber missing)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,339 miles

slight play in steering,brake ferrules+sills corroding,oil leaks,rear lights slight interative

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,546 miles

oil leaks,suspension components+brake ferrules+innersills corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,227 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake ferrules corroding,oil leaks,slight leak at end of c.v. boot

rear exhaust mountings in poor condition.

sills corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2010 36,227 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake ferrules corroding,oil leaks,slight leak at end of c.v. boot

sills corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,405 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded\corrosion development in rear axle\osr wheel bearing slightly noisy\rear brakes slight imbalance\

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake ferrules corroding,oil leaks,

corroding around suspension components

Fail 14 Oct 2008 32,104 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake ferrules corroding,oil leaks,

corroding around suspension components

Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,964 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,oil leaks,

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake ferrules corroding

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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F694 FGT is a 1988 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F694 FGT, 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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F694 FGT is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 14 December 1988.

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