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G876 VDL

1989 Renault 5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,824 mi
Last recorded73,824 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG876 VDL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2009 73,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,824 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,223 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 73,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 72,230 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 72,153 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2006 70,427 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 70,427 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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G876 VDL is a 1989 Renault 5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G876 VDL, 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 G876 VDL registered?

G876 VDL is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 23 October 1989.

Is G876 VDL safe to buy?

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