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H540 FGM

1990 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,616 mi
Last recorded56,616 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH540 FGM
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 56,616 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK BACKPLATES CORRODING

INNER FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODING

Pass 29 May 2008 56,082 miles

INNER FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 28 May 2008 56,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

INNER FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,470 miles

inner front brake disc surfaces starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jul 2007 55,470 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

INNER FRON T BRAKE DISC SURFACES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 6 Jul 2006 54,463 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 54,463 miles

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

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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H540 FGM is a 1990 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H540 FGM, 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 H540 FGM registered?

H540 FGM is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H540 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H540 FGM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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