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E353 KDU

1987 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,376 mi
Last recorded73,376 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE353 KDU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 73,376 miles

front pads getting low

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 8 May 2014 73,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads getting low

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 May 2013 71,636 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,252 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 70,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 68,552 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 66,320 miles

N/S/F TYRE BADLY PERISHED.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,793 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,915 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 59,855 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 59,855 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2006 57,612 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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E353 KDU is a 1987 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc 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 E353 KDU, 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 E353 KDU registered?

E353 KDU is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 9 December 1987.

Is E353 KDU safe to buy?

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