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HEX 208Y

1997 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,256 mi
Last recorded101,256 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 208Y
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,379cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 101,256 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 101,244 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,244 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 900,670 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 90,066 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HEX 208Y is a 1997 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HEX 208Y, 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 HEX 208Y registered?

HEX 208Y is a 1997 Renault 5, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is HEX 208Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEX 208Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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