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G108 WDL

1989 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,054 mi
Last recorded50,054 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG108 WDL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,054 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate soiled

Fail 8 Oct 2007 45,295 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate soiled

Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,215 miles

offside rear tyre walls perishing

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Oct 2005 43,255 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 43,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear trailing arm bushes slighty worn

near side fron t tyre wall slighty worn

off side front wiper blade slighty split

off side rear tyre slighty perished

rear number plate slighty delaminated

slight play both front strut tops

slight play in off side front seat frame

very slight corrsion to off side sill

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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G108 WDL is a 1989 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G108 WDL, 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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What year was G108 WDL registered?

G108 WDL is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 15 November 1989.

Is G108 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G108 WDL shows 6 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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