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G166 TVJ

1990 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,637 mi
Last recorded45,637 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 TVJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2008 45,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,237 miles

discs+pads getting worn

n/s/r tyre sidewall split+perished slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,822 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

discs and pads quite badly worn

outer sills getting rusty

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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G166 TVJ is a 1990 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G166 TVJ, 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 G166 TVJ registered?

G166 TVJ is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 19 April 1990.

Is G166 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G166 TVJ shows 3 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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