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G605 DFX

1989 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,583 mi
Last recorded47,583 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG605 DFX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,583 miles

WIPER BLADES POOR

Fail 12 Feb 2009 47,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,461 miles

O/S WIPER BLADE POOR

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Fail 13 Feb 2008 42,461 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

O/S WIPER BLADE POOR

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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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G605 DFX is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G605 DFX, 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 G605 DFX registered?

G605 DFX is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 23 November 1989.

Is G605 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G605 DFX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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