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G808 RGC

1990 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,345 mi
Last recorded131,345 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Renault 576,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG808 RGC
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 131,345 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 129,048 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 129,048 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 125,802 miles

welding to underside poor but ok for MOT.battery bracket and tray corodded(found when battery replaced)

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2006 125,801 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

welding to underside poor but ok for mot

Pass 13 Dec 2005 120,102 miles

1/ welding to sills poor 2/sill covers not fitted studs exposed

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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G808 RGC is a 1990 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G808 RGC, 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.

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What year was G808 RGC registered?

G808 RGC is a 1990 Renault 5, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is G808 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G808 RGC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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