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SXI 1538

1990 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,010 mi
Last recorded110,010 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 1538
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2007 110,010 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 103,546 miles

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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SXI 1538 is a 1990 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 77,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SXI 1538, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SXI 1538?

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What year was SXI 1538 registered?

SXI 1538 is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is SXI 1538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXI 1538 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SXI 1538 have outstanding finance?

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