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E233 FLK

1987 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,026 mi
Last recorded37,026 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE233 FLK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 37,026 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 36,957 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 36,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 36,825 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,654 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,623 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 36,561 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,530 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,483 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 36,396 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 36,361 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 36,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,231 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,197 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,845 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,755 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,596 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,488 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 35,094 miles

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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E233 FLK is a 1987 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E233 FLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E233 FLK registered?

E233 FLK is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E233 FLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E233 FLK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E233 FLK have outstanding finance?

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