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G542 YLO

1990 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,795 mi
Last recorded43,795 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG542 YLO
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,795 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake tests indicate brakes need servicing

Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake tests indicate brakes need servicing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,319 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,966 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 39,966 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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G542 YLO is a 1990 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G542 YLO, 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 G542 YLO registered?

G542 YLO is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 29 January 1990.

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