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G584 LGN

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,605 mi
Last recorded98,605 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG584 LGN
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 98,605 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 98,605 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,606 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear no.plate slightly discoulerd

Pass 3 Nov 2007 80,270 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 80,270 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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G584 LGN is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,237cc 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 G584 LGN, 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 G584 LGN registered?

G584 LGN is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G584 LGN safe to buy?

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