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G649 CHJ

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,635 mi
Last recorded74,635 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG649 CHJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 74,635 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eng oil leak

front brake discs deteriorating

slight play in s/rack

Fail 13 Nov 2008 74,635 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eng oil leak

front brake discs deteriorating

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

slight play in s/rack

Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,875 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion; various susp comps, front chassis

eng oil leak

front brake discs deteriorating

n/s/f tyre worn close to limits, n/s/r tyre deteriorating

reverse light n/w

wipers split, rear wiper not clearing

Fail 13 Nov 2007 67,875 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion; various susp comps, front chassis

eng oil leak

front brake discs deteriorating

n/s/f tyre worn close to limits, n/s/r tyre deteriorating

reverse light n/w

wipers split, rear wiper not clearing

Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,040 miles

front anti-roll bar outer mounts play

front brake discs deteriorating

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 12 Nov 2005 54,409 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

front pads wearing

Fail 12 Nov 2005 54,409 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding

front pads wearing

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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G649 CHJ is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G649 CHJ, 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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G649 CHJ is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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