MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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long travel on hand brake lever.
off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread
rear exhaust rubber mounts in very poor condition
rear tyres cracked in treads
small play in steering column top bush.
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
long travel on hand brake lever.
off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread
rear exhaust rubber mounts in very poor condition
rear tyres cracked in treads
small play in steering column top bush.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G281 WNJ is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G281 WNJ, 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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How do I check the history of G281 WNJ?
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What year was G281 WNJ registered?
G281 WNJ is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G281 WNJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for G281 WNJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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