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G281 WNJ

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,949 mi
Last recorded164,949 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 WNJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 164,949 miles

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.

Fail 2 May 2008 164,739 miles

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.

Pass 9 May 2007 157,908 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 157,896 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 141,024 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 141,024 miles

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.

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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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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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?

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