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H217 MRF

1991 Renault 5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault 585,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH217 MRF
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 103,423 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 103,423 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe to o/s/f flexi corroded

front inner wings corroded

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2007 101,540 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 101,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 99,206 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 99,206 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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H217 MRF is a 1991 Renault 5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H217 MRF, 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 H217 MRF registered?

H217 MRF is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 31 May 1991.

Is H217 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H217 MRF shows 6 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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