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A5 GDX

1984 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,052 mi
Last recorded35,052 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1984 Renault 559,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GDX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,052 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 35,050 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,679 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,614 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 34,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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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A5 GDX is a 1984 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,137 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 GDX, 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 42 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 GDX registered?

A5 GDX is a 1984 Renault 5, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A5 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GDX 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.

Does A5 GDX have outstanding finance?

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