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G235 OVV

1990 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,891 mi
Last recorded71,891 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 OVV
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,891 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Windscreen (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 70,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD NUTS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 70,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working NO PUMP NOISE (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure BOLTS MISSING (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD NUTS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 69,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Top mount/shock fixing cup washer split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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G235 OVV is a 1990 Renault 5 in Blue 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 G235 OVV, 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 G235 OVV registered?

G235 OVV is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G235 OVV safe to buy?

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