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E561 MEL

1987 Renault 5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,419 mi
Last recorded68,419 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE561 MEL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2006 68,419 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake back plates slightly corroded.

front n/s inner wing front corner corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 66,506 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 66,501 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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E561 MEL is a 1987 Renault 5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 67,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E561 MEL, 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 39 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E561 MEL registered?

E561 MEL is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 15 October 1987.

Is E561 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E561 MEL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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