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G566 YBY

1989 Renault 5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,230 mi
Last recorded117,230 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG566 YBY
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 117,230 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternator mounting broken

suspect outer sills cooroded [skirts fitted]

Fail 20 Apr 2009 117,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternator mounting broken

suspect outer sills corroded. side skirts fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2008 114,733 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear flexible brake hose ferules corroded

slight corrosion nearside front outrigger

slight corrosion offside front floor to sill

Fail 23 Feb 2008 114,545 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2007 113,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines corroding

previous welding repairs undertaken

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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G566 YBY is a 1989 Renault 5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol 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 G566 YBY, 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 G566 YBY registered?

G566 YBY is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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