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G988 BPH

1989 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,603 mi
Last recorded81,603 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 575,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG988 BPH
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2007 81,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 81,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front fog light lens missing

offside front door lock missing

slight damage to front screen

slight damage to rear bumper

unable to test emissions due to 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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G988 BPH is a 1989 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc 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 G988 BPH, 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 G988 BPH registered?

G988 BPH is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 24 November 1989.

Is G988 BPH safe to buy?

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