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G477 LEX

1990 Renault 5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,830 mi
Last recorded112,830 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG477 LEX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 112,830 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 112,827 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 103,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G477 LEX is a 1990 Renault 5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 76,613 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 G477 LEX, 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 36 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G477 LEX registered?

G477 LEX is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G477 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G477 LEX shows 3 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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