MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/r chassis week by o/s suspenshion mounting
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/r chassis week by o/s suspenshion mounting
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight rear brake inbalance
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight rear brake inbalance
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
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E493 GPC is a 1988 Renault 5 in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 73,560 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 E493 GPC, 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 38 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E493 GPC registered?
E493 GPC is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 21 January 1988.
Is E493 GPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for E493 GPC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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