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G397 KEG

1989 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,835 mi
Last recorded119,835 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 KEG
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2008 119,835 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 116,050 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 109,439 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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G397 KEG is a 1989 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G397 KEG, 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 G397 KEG registered?

G397 KEG is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 22 August 1989.

Is G397 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G397 KEG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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