MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,351 miAbove average mileage for this year
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different size wheels fitted to axles at time of test
plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills
slight corrosion in fuel pipes
slight free play in steering column to rack universal joint
front brake hoses would benefit from repositioning
lower steering column universal joint in very poor condition
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
front brake hoses would benefit from repositioning
lower steering column universal joint in very poor condition
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
plastic skirts fitted to outer sills
slight corroison in front to rear brake pipes at front
slight corrosion in fuel pipes
slight corrosion in nearside rear chassis around axle mounting
slight play in both front wheel bearings
plastic skirts fitted to outer sills
slight corroison in front to rear brake pipes at front
slight corrosion in fuel pipes
slight corrosion in nearside rear chassis around axle mounting
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E561 DBL is a 1987 Renault R5 in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E561 DBL, 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 E561 DBL registered?
E561 DBL is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 4 August 1987.
Is E561 DBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for E561 DBL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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