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F120 GGP

1989 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,626 mi
Last recorded122,626 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 GGP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2006 122,626 miles

o/s/f tyre worn in inner edge

corrosion in n/s & o/s sills

corrosion in several brake pipes

exhaust rubber mounting split

front bumper cracked

n/s/r tyre slightly out of round

play in n/s/f & o/s/f top suspension mountings

Fail 29 Mar 2006 122,349 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion in n/s sill

corrosion in several brake pipes

front bumper cracked

n/s/r tyre slightly out of round

play in n/s/f & o/s/f suspension top mountings

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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F120 GGP is a 1989 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F120 GGP, 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 F120 GGP registered?

F120 GGP is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is F120 GGP safe to buy?

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