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H531 GOO

1990 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,826 mi
Last recorded45,826 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH531 GOO
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,826 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 45,825 miles

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

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

unable to open boot

Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,932 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,810 miles

all brakes slightly corroded, front brake imbalance close to limits.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 34,809 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front b rake discs corroded and scraping sound from rear brakes on application

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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H531 GOO is a 1990 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H531 GOO, 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 H531 GOO registered?

H531 GOO is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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