MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering rack & pinion noisy in operation
headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering rack & pinion noisy in operation
headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
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G986 EJB is a 1989 Renault 5 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G986 EJB, 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 G986 EJB registered?
G986 EJB is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G986 EJB safe to buy?
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