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E478 DTW

1987 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,741 mi
Last recorded65,741 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE478 DTW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 65,741 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 65,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,597 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,753 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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E478 DTW is a 1987 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E478 DTW, 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 E478 DTW registered?

E478 DTW is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E478 DTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E478 DTW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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