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G505 APY

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,109 mi
Last recorded79,109 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG505 APY
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 79,109 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 79,105 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 78,389 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,209 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 77,109 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seats and belts removed †non standard exhaust fitted but does not appear noisier than standard †front flexi ferrules rusty †rear discs rusty †

Fail 5 Feb 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seats removed †non standard exhaust fitted but does not appear to soun d noisier than standard †osf tyre worn inner edge †front flexi ferrules rusty †rear discs rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2005 102,394 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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G505 APY 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 85.7%.

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 G505 APY, 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 G505 APY registered?

G505 APY is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G505 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G505 APY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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