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G713 BBC

1989 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,188 mi
Last recorded144,188 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG713 BBC
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2024 144,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 144,057 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underside

Pass 19 Jan 2017 143,693 miles

corrosion to both front inner wheel arch closing panels

foot brake action has extended travel

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion on all brake discs

surface corrosion on front subframe

Fail 16 Dec 2016 143,693 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Bolt missing out of bracket. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and on centre of floor. (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe that goes into load valve from front of vehicle around fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pedal has long travel.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes are perished. (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have surface rust. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe that goes into calliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rust in door shut. (5.2.6)

Oil leak Engine. ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have surface rust. (3.5.1i)

Rear seats removed.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Front gearbox mount. (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 143,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 143,692 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 143,692 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front seats worn on runners

Corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake discs corroded ( fronts scored)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside chassis / out rigger previously patch welded

Offside driving light not working

Slight judder on both rear brakes

Pass 17 Oct 2006 143,688 miles

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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G713 BBC is a 1989 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G713 BBC, 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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G713 BBC is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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