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G916 SMY

1989 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,449 mi
Last recorded105,449 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG916 SMY
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 105,449 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 105,426 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 105,420 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,240 miles

BRAKE AND FUEL PIPE CORROSION

EVIDENCE OF TYRES FOULING ON INSIDE

FRONT BUMPER BROKEN AND LOOSE

PLAY IN RACK BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Fail 7 Apr 2016 105,240 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL FOUR BADLY SPLIT (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE AND FUEL PIPE CORROSION

EVIDENCE OF TYRES FOULING ON INSIDE

FRONT BUMPER BROKEN AND LOOSE

PLAY IN RACK BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

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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G916 SMY is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G916 SMY, 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 G916 SMY registered?

G916 SMY is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G916 SMY safe to buy?

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