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H162 XMX

1991 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,291 mi
Last recorded113,291 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault 585,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 XMX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 113,291 miles

defects as listed on mot

Fail 1 Aug 2007 113,291 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

155/70R13 tyres on front 145/70r13 tyres on rear

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2006 105,278 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 105,262 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

different aspect ratios tyres fitted on rear axle

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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H162 XMX is a 1991 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 85,050 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 H162 XMX, 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 35 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H162 XMX registered?

H162 XMX is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 23 February 1991.

Is H162 XMX safe to buy?

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