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E560 LER

1987 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,202 mi
Last recorded89,202 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE560 LER
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 89,202 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,509 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,949 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 84,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,143 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 77,720 miles

o/s/f sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 19 Nov 2008 75,684 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,325 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,952 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 69,946 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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E560 LER is a 1987 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E560 LER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E560 LER?

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What year was E560 LER registered?

E560 LER is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E560 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for E560 LER shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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