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G149 VFG

1990 Renault 5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,871 mi
Last recorded35,871 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 VFG
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,871 miles

Oil leak

slight play in front struts tops

Fail 28 Jul 2008 35,870 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s rear brakes squeaky

slight play in front struts tops

Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,084 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,868 miles

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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G149 VFG is a 1990 Renault 5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 76,613 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 G149 VFG, 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 36 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G149 VFG registered?

G149 VFG is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 14 June 1990.

Is G149 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G149 VFG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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