MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,968 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E172 VMW is a 1987 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1987 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,058 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 E172 VMW, 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 39 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of E172 VMW?
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What year was E172 VMW registered?
E172 VMW is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 14 August 1987.
Is E172 VMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E172 VMW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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