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A9 CBG

1989 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,844 mi
Last recorded89,844 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 CBG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,844 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,737 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 89,406 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 88,260 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 88,001 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,072 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 86,684 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,001 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 86,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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A9 CBG is a 1989 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A9 CBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 CBG registered?

A9 CBG is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is A9 CBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 CBG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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