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F994 HCD

1988 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,111 mi
Last recorded50,111 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF994 HCD
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,111 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 50,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,328 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 37,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2005 34,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 34,952 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 34,952 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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F994 HCD is a 1988 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F994 HCD, 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 F994 HCD registered?

F994 HCD is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 20 October 1988.

Is F994 HCD safe to buy?

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