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G880 LGC

1989 Renault 5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,669 mi
Last recorded78,669 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG880 LGC
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2006 78,669 miles

Hand brake needs adjusting to reduce travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 78,669 miles

Hand brake needs adjusting to reduce travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 69,214 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 69,214 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside and nearside brake back plates rusty.

offside rear drum is slightly distorted.

under side rusty

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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G880 LGC is a 1989 Renault 5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G880 LGC, 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 G880 LGC registered?

G880 LGC is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 11 August 1989.

Is G880 LGC safe to buy?

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