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H232 XUW

1990 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,431 mi
Last recorded101,431 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH232 XUW
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 101,431 miles

+ os door sill

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

Fail 5 Nov 2010 101,431 miles

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

+ os door sill

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 18 Nov 2009 93,495 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Fail 18 Nov 2009 93,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 10 Aug 2006 88,325 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

nail in nearside front outer tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2006 88,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

nail in n/s/f outer tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2005 86,341 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 86,341 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake pads low

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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H232 XUW is a 1990 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H232 XUW, 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 H232 XUW registered?

H232 XUW is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H232 XUW safe to buy?

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