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G179 ABX

1990 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,155 mi
Last recorded52,155 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2006
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 ABX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,155 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 52,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G179 ABX is a 1990 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G179 ABX, 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 G179 ABX registered?

G179 ABX is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is G179 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G179 ABX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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