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H698 OEV

1991 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

64,541 mi
Last recorded64,541 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault 585,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH698 OEV
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2007 64,541 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perrished badly

Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,634 miles

o/s outer sill has surface corrosion †small blow from centre exhaust box †o/s front shocker weeping

Fail 28 Apr 2006 60,634 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s outer sill has surface corrosion †small blow from centre exhaust box †o/s front shocker weeping

Pass 29 Apr 2005 56,473 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2005 56,473 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in steering rack offside inner ball end

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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H698 OEV is a 1991 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H698 OEV, 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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H698 OEV is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 11 May 1991.

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