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1989 Renault R5 1.4L Petrol · G361 SMJ

G361 SMJ

1989 Renault R5 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 67,154 miles. MOT valid until 07/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1397cc

G361 SMJ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
  • 67,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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G361 SMJ Mileage History

  1. 17/11/202166,572 mi
  2. 22/11/202166,577 mi+5 mi
  3. 21/11/202266,949 mi+372 mi
  4. 08/10/202567,154 mi+205 mi

Average of roughly 150 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

G361 SMJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Renault R5 (G361 SMJ) between November 2021 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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