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G311 LEW

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,920 mi
Last recorded50,920 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG311 LEW
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,920 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 50,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,762 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 49,761 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,358 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 48,340 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front seatbelt cover broken

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jul 2005 43,010 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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G311 LEW is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G311 LEW, 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 G311 LEW registered?

G311 LEW is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is G311 LEW safe to buy?

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