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E180 YGK

1988 Renault 5

Gold Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,898 mi
Last recorded71,898 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE180 YGK
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 71,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2009 71,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 67,883 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 67,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,276 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 66,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 65,188 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 65,188 miles

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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E180 YGK is a 1988 Renault 5 in Gold with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E180 YGK, 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.

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What year was E180 YGK registered?

E180 YGK is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 17 February 1988.

Is E180 YGK safe to buy?

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