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G165 FCC

1989 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

57,624 mi
Last recorded57,624 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 FCC
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2007 57,624 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 57,624 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 57,505 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 49,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2005 49,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s sills corroded

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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G165 FCC is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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

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 G165 FCC, 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 G165 FCC registered?

G165 FCC is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 11 August 1989.

Is G165 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G165 FCC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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