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E12 GTT

1991 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,604 mi
Last recorded87,604 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Renault R580,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 GTT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 87,604 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 87,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,955 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,595 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 83,297 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 83,068 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 83,067 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,836 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 80,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front engine stabilisor inscure

Pass 18 Nov 2008 76,834 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 76,834 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,733 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 73,733 miles

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

number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2006 72,418 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 71,540 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 71,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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E12 GTT is a 1991 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1991 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 80,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E12 GTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E12 GTT registered?

E12 GTT is a 1991 Renault R5, first registered on 3 December 1991.

Is E12 GTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 GTT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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