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G801 BCS

1989 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,530 mi
Last recorded37,530 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG801 BCS
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,530 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 37,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 35,172 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 35,172 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G801 BCS is a 1989 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G801 BCS, 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 G801 BCS registered?

G801 BCS is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G801 BCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G801 BCS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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