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E337 DGW

1987 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,593 mi
Last recorded113,593 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE337 DGW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 113,593 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 99,673 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 99,408 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 84,473 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 82,777 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 74,934 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 74,934 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E337 DGW is a 1987 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E337 DGW, 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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What year was E337 DGW registered?

E337 DGW is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E337 DGW safe to buy?

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