MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,136 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front cannot see brake pads through wheel trims
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front cannot see brake pads through wheel trims
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner chassis rail corroded
Offside Outer sill corroded
Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner chassis rail corroded
Offside Outer sill corroded
Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
windscreen wipers do not self park
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
windscreen wipers do not self park
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
n/s engine mounting broke
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front outer anti roll bar bushes slightly worn
o/s front and n/s rear tyre walls have crackes in them
rear exhaust pipe in poor condition
slight wear in o/s rack and pinion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
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G157 GFX is a 1990 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 G157 GFX, 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 G157 GFX registered?
G157 GFX is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is G157 GFX safe to buy?
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