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£14,662 • £11,000 - £13,000

1988 Renault 5 GT Turbo Legendary French hot hatch

United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1988 Renault 5 GT Turbo is a tastefully modified example of the legendary French hot hatch. It boasts a comprehensive history with extensive paperwork, upgraded wheels, and a unique color scheme, making it a standout classic ready to enjoy.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as a 'great looking example' with tasteful modifications and a large amount of paperwork. There's mention of upgraded wheels and a non-original color, implying some cosmetic changes and wear. No significant damage is noted, but the modifications and age suggest it's not in pristine condition, so Very Good seems appropriate.

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Manual

Transmission:

VF1C4050500994294

Chassis No:

Odometer:

72,000 miles

E270FJH

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Here we have an opportunity to buy the original and legendary French hot hatch that everybody aspired to in the day, a Renault 5 GT Turbo.

They were a very rare sight back in the day and even rarer to find today.

This GT Turbo comes with a large collection of invoices from way back in the day and nearly right up to date, the original PDi sheet and a host of previous MOTs.

The current MOT is valid until April next year so the Renault is ready to go and enjoy straight away.

It also has its handbooks from new along with its spare keys - amazing things to have with any car.

The collection of paperwork shows details of upgrades going back to the 1980s and a specification sheet detailing work carried out.

The Renault is finished in a light shade of grey, which suits it very well - maybe not a 5 GT colour from new, but very fetching especially when contrasted with the black leather interior.

It also appears to be sat on an upgraded set of Renault 19 alloy wheels, which suit it very wel...

Points of note

£5,625

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£14,912

Median Price (Since 2020)

£61,382

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Valid

Expires on Apr 11 2026

Latest MOT Mileage

71,489 miles

Registration Date

1988-02-24

MOT History

Passed

On Apr 12 2025 with 71,489 miles


Passed

On Feb 19 2024 with 71,467 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Failed

On Feb 15 2024 with 71,467 miles

There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))


Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Passed

On Jul 12 2022 with 71,454 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Failed

On Jul 12 2022 with 71,454 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Passed

On Nov 17 2020 with 71,120 miles

There were 8 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Failed

On Nov 12 2020 with 71,120 miles

There were 20 defects noted, with 3 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))


Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passed

On Nov 03 2018 with 70,929 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Slight mist of oil around the engine

Failed

On Nov 03 2018 with 70,928 miles

There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Missing a clip (4.1.1 (c))


Advisory:
- Slight mist of oil around the engine

Passed

On Sep 01 2016 with 70,894 miles


Passed

On Jul 22 2014 with 70,892 miles


Failed

On Jul 22 2014 with 70,892 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Fail:
- Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)


Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passed

On Aug 23 2013 with 708,849 miles


Failed

On Aug 22 2013 with 70,847 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Failed

On Aug 03 2013 with 70,847 miles

There were 8 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)


Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)


User Entered:
- 1 centre exhaust mounting has come away but the exhaust is still secure

Passed

On Jun 06 2012 with 70,733 miles


Failed

On May 16 2012 with 70,732 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Passed

On May 20 2010 with 68,352 miles


Failed

On May 19 2010 with 68,352 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Passed

On May 29 2009 with 66,562 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

User Entered:
- front tyres wearing unevenly

Failed

On May 29 2009 with 66,562 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)


User Entered:
- front tyres wearing unevenly

Passed

On Oct 03 2008 with 63,136 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passed

On Oct 26 2007 with 61,909 miles


Passed

On Oct 13 2006 with 60,331 miles


Passed

On Oct 21 2005 with 59,123 miles


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