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H926 MDW

1990 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

146,885 mi
Last recorded146,885 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH926 MDW
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2008 146,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 143,158 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 143,158 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 138,433 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 138,433 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 133,454 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 133,453 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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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H926 MDW is a 1990 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H926 MDW, 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 H926 MDW registered?

H926 MDW is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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