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E431 GFL

1987 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,037 mi
Last recorded61,037 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE431 GFL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,037 miles

Some corrosion to N/S/F chassis

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 61,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Some corrosion to N/S/F chassis

Pass 30 Aug 2005 59,975 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 59,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Slight strobing of rear lights.

Some corrosion to N/S/F chassis.

Some pitting to front brake discs

oil leak

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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E431 GFL is a 1987 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E431 GFL, 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 E431 GFL registered?

E431 GFL is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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