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G199 GCW

1989 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,004 mi
Last recorded50,004 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG199 GCW
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 50,004 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,925 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 47,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

off side trackrod end slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,923 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 42,923 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs slight wear / corrosion

general surface corrosion front suspension arms/sub frame

o.s rear outer sill plated/repaired.inner sill starting to corrode

slight bind o,s front brake

Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,964 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 39,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 36,185 miles

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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G199 GCW is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G199 GCW, 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 G199 GCW registered?

G199 GCW is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G199 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G199 GCW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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