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E561 DBL

1987 Renault R5

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,351 mi
Last recorded101,351 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE561 DBL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 101,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 99,429 miles

front brake hoses would benefit from repositioning

lower steering column universal joint in very poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2008 99,429 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 96,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 96,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 10,165 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 10,615 miles

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.

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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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?

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