MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,487 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
other parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/r tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r/tyre on legal limit
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H285 GPV is a 1991 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 H285 GPV, 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 H285 GPV registered?
H285 GPV is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 15 April 1991.
Is H285 GPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for H285 GPV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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