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G84 RTA

1989 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,700 mi
Last recorded126,700 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG84 RTA
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 126,700 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 126,669 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Front exhaust system corroded.

Rear shockabsorbers weak.

Right front driveshaft worn.

Slight binding in left front brake.

Wheel bearing on left rear sounds slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 122,771 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 122,672 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake balance just passes test.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 115,504 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 115,504 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Metal brake pipe on rear corroded.

Slight play in left front ball lower joint

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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G84 RTA is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G84 RTA, 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 G84 RTA registered?

G84 RTA is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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