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G21 SBT

1992 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,235 mi
Last recorded110,235 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Renault R571,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 SBT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 110,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged clip outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 110,089 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,772 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 109,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 105,097 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 23,707 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Three mounting rubbers broken. (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,695 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,067 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 20,593 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 20,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,161 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,036 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,991 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 19,991 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G21 SBT is a 1992 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 71,181 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G21 SBT, 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 34 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G21 SBT registered?

G21 SBT is a 1992 Renault R5, first registered on 15 October 1992.

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