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G963 ABX

1990 Renault 5

Green Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,444 mi
Last recorded129,444 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG963 ABX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 May 2007 129,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both handbrake cable outers deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

slight play in both front doors hinge pins

Pass 19 May 2006 122,107 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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G963 ABX is a 1990 Renault 5 in Green with a 1,237cc petrol 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 G963 ABX, 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 G963 ABX registered?

G963 ABX is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G963 ABX safe to buy?

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