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E459 FGU

1988 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 FGU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2010 83,357 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,384 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 78,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 72,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 46,283 miles

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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E459 FGU is a 1988 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E459 FGU, 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 E459 FGU registered?

E459 FGU is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 8 March 1988.

Is E459 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E459 FGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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