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E312 LRU

1987 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,816 mi
Last recorded57,816 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE312 LRU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r quarter light window is plastic

Fail 1 Apr 2008 57,796 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

o/s/r window is plastic

Fail 9 Mar 2007 46,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

top panel under front screen been filled

Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,357 miles

top panel under front screen been filled

Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,318 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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E312 LRU is a 1987 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 67,696 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E312 LRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E312 LRU registered?

E312 LRU is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E312 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E312 LRU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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