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H991 FDL

1991 Renault 5

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

111,036 mi
Last recorded111,036 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault 585,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH991 FDL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2008 111,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Corrossion o/s/r inner wing area at rear.N/S/F steering rack boot perished.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 108,814 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 108,813 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 100,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 100,816 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor 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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H991 FDL is a 1991 Renault 5 in White with a 1,390cc 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 H991 FDL, 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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H991 FDL is a 1991 Renault 5, first registered on 30 January 1991.

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