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G655 XWS

1990 Renault 5

Green Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,472 mi
Last recorded125,472 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2005
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG655 XWS
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2005 125,472 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 125,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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G655 XWS is a 1990 Renault 5 in Green with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G655 XWS, 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 G655 XWS registered?

G655 XWS is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G655 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G655 XWS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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