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G24 UPN

1990 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,054 mi
Last recorded192,054 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 UPN
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 192,054 miles

drivers door needs to be slammed to shut securely.

front brake discs corroding/pitted.

offside and nearside rear tyre treads low.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 192,049 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted:- recommend new in near future.

offside and nearside rear tyre treads low.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 171,119 miles

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

ne4arside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

slight judder offside front brake

slight play in steering tie rods

upper sills/insteps becoming rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2006 161,677 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 161,677 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 150,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 150,954 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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G24 UPN is a 1990 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G24 UPN, 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 G24 UPN registered?

G24 UPN is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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