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H389 KGS

1997 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,871 mi
Last recorded36,871 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH389 KGS
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,871 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 36,871 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,069 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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H389 KGS is a 1997 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H389 KGS, 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 29 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H389 KGS registered?

H389 KGS is a 1997 Renault 5, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is H389 KGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H389 KGS 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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