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G400 GUX

1989 Renault 5

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,571 mi
Last recorded104,571 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG400 GUX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 104,571 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 104,571 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 102,673 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 102,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 101,974 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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G400 GUX is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G400 GUX, 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 G400 GUX registered?

G400 GUX is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G400 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G400 GUX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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