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G388 BBX

1990 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,264 mi
Last recorded89,264 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 BBX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,264 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear wheel arches slightly damaged

centre section exhaust slightly corroded

offside floor to sill slightly corroded

offside front inner flitch holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

offside rear undersill heavily undersealed

rear exhaust rubber split but system still supported

Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,473 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 87,471 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,986 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 86,986 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,724 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 85,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,378 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 83,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,421 miles

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

front number plate cracked

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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G388 BBX is a 1990 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G388 BBX, 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 G388 BBX registered?

G388 BBX is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G388 BBX safe to buy?

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