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G490 EUY

1990 Renault 5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,950 mi
Last recorded47,950 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 EUY
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,950 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 47,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,898 miles

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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G490 EUY is a 1990 Renault 5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G490 EUY, 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 G490 EUY registered?

G490 EUY is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 6 February 1990.

Is G490 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G490 EUY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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