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G887 GUJ

1989 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,750 mi
Last recorded71,750 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG887 GUJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 71,750 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 71,663 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose rear tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle under side corroded/Wax oiled

Pass 27 Apr 2024 71,122 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle under side corroded/Wax Oiled

Pass 20 May 2023 70,730 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 70,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 69,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 69,451 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 67,821 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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G887 GUJ is a 1989 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G887 GUJ, 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 G887 GUJ registered?

G887 GUJ is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G887 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G887 GUJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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