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E493 GPC

1988 Renault 5

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,909 mi
Last recorded133,909 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE493 GPC
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 133,909 miles

o/s/r chassis week by o/s suspenshion mounting

Fail 22 Apr 2008 133,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r chassis week by o/s suspenshion mounting

Fail 2 May 2007 133,286 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 133,286 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 19 Apr 2006 131,475 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 131,475 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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