MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine leaking oil
gearbox leaking oil
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and just in limit
passengers front seat and seatbelt removed at time of retest
rear seats and seatbelts removed
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine leaking oil
gearbox leaking oil
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and just in limit
rear seats and seatbelts removed
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front floors and front chassis damaged
nearside rear wheel bearing slight play
rear end of vehicle damaged
rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
rear panel and rear boot floor damaged
rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test
rear tailgate and rear bumper damaged
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
front floors and front chassis rusty
metal fuel pipes starting to rust
nearside rear wheel bearing slight play
rear tailgate and rear bumper damaged
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G238 YHK is a 1990 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G238 YHK, 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 G238 YHK registered?
G238 YHK is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 2 January 1990.
Is G238 YHK safe to buy?
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