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G157 GFX

1990 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,136 mi
Last recorded69,136 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 GFX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 69,136 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 69,136 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,871 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 63,871 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,871 miles

windscreen wipers do not self park

Fail 26 Jan 2015 63,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,871 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 63,871 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,871 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 63,871 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 61,772 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,526 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,993 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 55,993 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,008 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 51,943 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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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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G157 GFX is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G157 GFX safe to buy?

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