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G608 CHJ

1990 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,969 mi
Last recorded136,969 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG608 CHJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 136,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 31 Jan 2007 136,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2005 112,980 miles

brake fluid low

n/s front door does not always latch first time.

slightly low readings from n/s rear brake.

some deteriation in both front brake discs.

some wear in steering rack

water pump worn,noisey & leaking.

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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G608 CHJ is a 1990 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc 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 G608 CHJ, 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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G608 CHJ is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 10 April 1990.

Is G608 CHJ safe to buy?

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