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F678 GKP

1989 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,691 mi
Last recorded92,691 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF678 GKP
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2006 92,691 miles

all advisory items from initial test no:424075986256 still apply

Fail 12 Oct 2006 92,691 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bad corrosion & holing to n/s/f & o/s/f floorpans on 30 cm limit from front suspension mounts

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f outer door handle stiff & sticks in open position

n/s/r service brake low effort

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2005 90,427 miles

Rear Tyres Crackimg Around Walls

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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F678 GKP is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 75,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F678 GKP, 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 37 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F678 GKP is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F678 GKP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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