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F921 GYS

1988 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,652 mi
Last recorded152,652 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF921 GYS
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 152,652 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 149,606 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2007 149,601 miles

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

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

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

Both front inner wheel arch area corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

Centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wiper judder

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 148,222 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 14,703 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 14,703 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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F921 GYS is a 1988 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F921 GYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F921 GYS registered?

F921 GYS is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 29 December 1988.

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The MOT history for F921 GYS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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