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G255 EKF

1990 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,783 mi
Last recorded128,783 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 EKF
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 128,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2008 128,708 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 124,614 miles

N/s/f outer sill corroded + holed but out of a prescribed area

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 124,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/s/f outer sill corroded + holed but out of a prescribed area

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 122,920 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 122,905 miles

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

Offside Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emission and engine running parameters indicate engine engine/fuel system requires looking at

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.Rear service brake pipes surface corrosion present.Rear exhaust silencer supports starting to deteriorate.

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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G255 EKF is a 1990 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G255 EKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G255 EKF registered?

G255 EKF is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G255 EKF safe to buy?

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