MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
corrosion around wiper mounts around screen
corrosion rear brake pipes
front and rear wheels close to inner and outer arches
n/s/r shock damp
rear pads low
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
corrosion rear brakes pipes
n/s/r shock damp
rear pads low
rear tyres close to rear arches
spark plug loose
water in n/s headlamp
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
oil pipe leaking into car
Battery insecure
battery insecure
coolant leaking
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E34 EGU is a 1987 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E34 EGU, 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 E34 EGU registered?
E34 EGU is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 4 November 1987.
Is E34 EGU safe to buy?
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