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G718 BPE

1989 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG718 BPE
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 70,360 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 70,354 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 70,354 miles

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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G718 BPE is a 1989 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G718 BPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G718 BPE registered?

G718 BPE is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G718 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G718 BPE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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