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G254 TNJ

1990 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,816 mi
Last recorded112,816 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG254 TNJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 112,816 miles

front brake pads †slight wear offside steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2007 112,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in offside steerin rack

Pass 31 Aug 2006 107,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

indicator/ dip switch stiff, (lubricated) †corrosion at offside rear outer sill †new bulb fitted to nearside front indicator †new wiper blades fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2005 102,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bulb fitted to nearside rear stop light after test

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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G254 TNJ is a 1990 Renault 5 in Red 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 G254 TNJ, 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 G254 TNJ registered?

G254 TNJ is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 2 March 1990.

Is G254 TNJ safe to buy?

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