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B25 GTT

1989 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,571 mi
Last recorded86,571 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 GTT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 86,571 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 86,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 85,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 84,841 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 84,661 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 84,444 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,219 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,140 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 83,137 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,247 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Stamped VIN obscured by strut brace

Fail 22 Apr 2015 82,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

modified rally seats / harnesses.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

VIN covered by strut brace

nearside front inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

plastic sill covers may hide some corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,249 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 82,246 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 82,246 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 82,245 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 81,991 miles

Light corrosion to both inner sills

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B25 GTT is a 1989 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B25 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 B25 GTT registered?

B25 GTT is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B25 GTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 GTT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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