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PGH 102Y

1988 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,017 mi
Last recorded62,017 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGH 102Y
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,017 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 62,017 miles

Direction indicator not working All (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,013 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 62,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,014 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,014 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Fail 10 Sep 2008 62,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,013 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 62,013 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PGH 102Y is a 1988 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 73,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PGH 102Y, 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 38 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGH 102Y registered?

PGH 102Y is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 14 December 1988.

Is PGH 102Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGH 102Y shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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