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E430 AFG

1987 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,519 mi
Last recorded94,519 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE430 AFG
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 94,519 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 94,519 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 94,299 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 94,299 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 94,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E430 AFG is a 1987 Renault 5 in Red 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 E430 AFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E430 AFG registered?

E430 AFG is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E430 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E430 AFG 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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