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A21 GTT

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,112 mi
Last recorded73,112 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 GTT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2026 73,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 72,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 72,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 72,611 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,976 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,783 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,713 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 69,691 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,346 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,297 miles

Different size tyres on rear to front but same accross an axle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sump rusty signs of oil leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2012 69,284 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

cover sills fitted

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 5 Jun 2010 69,279 miles

cover sills fitted

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 25 Apr 2009 69,276 miles

Oil leak

park brake lever has long travel

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2008 69,245 miles

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Apr 2007 69,144 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 68,867 miles

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

park brake lever has long travel

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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A21 GTT is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,477 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 GTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A21 GTT registered?

A21 GTT is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 2 June 1989.

Is A21 GTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 GTT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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