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G976 RCJ

1989 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,685 mi
Last recorded33,685 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG976 RCJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,685 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 33,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,904 miles

off side and near side front and off side rear tyres surface cracking in side walls not showing cords or plys

Pass 5 Oct 2005 27,680 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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G976 RCJ is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G976 RCJ, 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 G976 RCJ registered?

G976 RCJ is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G976 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G976 RCJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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