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W679 BCF

2000 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,924 mi
Last recorded66,924 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 BCF
MakeRenault
Model5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 May 2008 66,924 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2008 66,924 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 52,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 37,632 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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W679 BCF is a 2000 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W679 BCF, 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 26 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W679 BCF registered?

W679 BCF is a 2000 Renault 5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W679 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W679 BCF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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