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G960 SAV

1990 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,622 mi
Last recorded47,622 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG960 SAV
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 47,622 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 47,612 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 47,599 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 47,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,598 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 47,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,598 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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G960 SAV is a 1990 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 76,613 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 G960 SAV, 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 36 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 G960 SAV registered?

G960 SAV is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G960 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G960 SAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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