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F704 YUG

1988 Renault 5

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,913 mi
Last recorded49,913 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF704 YUG
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,913 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 49,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,354 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 46,354 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 42,069 miles

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

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

o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r,tyre sidewalls in poor condition

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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F704 YUG is a 1988 Renault 5 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F704 YUG, 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 F704 YUG registered?

F704 YUG is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F704 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F704 YUG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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