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G654 FHB

1989 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

23,008 mi
Last recorded23,008 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG654 FHB
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2007 23,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,333 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 17,333 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 11,332 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 11,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s front bottom ball joint dust cover split

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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G654 FHB is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G654 FHB, 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 G654 FHB registered?

G654 FHB is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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