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G841 BPJ

1989 Renault 5

Grey Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,922 mi
Last recorded85,922 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG841 BPJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 85,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 85,888 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

evidence of larger wheels have been fitted to vehicle as all four inner wheel arches have been fouled. steel wheels were fitted at time of test.

exhaust system is poorly fitted and slightly fouls body.

exhaust tone appears to be louder than original

nearside rear axle front mounting has been slightly damaged.

offside front flexi brake pipe has evidence of fouling but is clear at time of test.

rear flexi brake pipes to solid mountings are hald into place with cable ties, secure at time of test.

Fail 3 May 2007 85,888 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

evidence that larger wheel had been fitted and have been fouling all four wheel arches, at time of test vehicle had steel wheels fitted.

exhaust pipe very poorly fitted and slightly fouls body.

exhaust tone appears to be louder than original fittment

nearside rear axle front mounting casing and been slightly damaged.

offside front flexi brake pipe has evidence of fouling but clear at time of test.

rear flexi to solid brake pipes are secured but not in the original method.

rear number plate is starting to deteriate.

washer jet spray is poor.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,155 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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G841 BPJ is a 1989 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G841 BPJ, 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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G841 BPJ is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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