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E577 BHK

1987 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,831 mi
Last recorded20,831 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE577 BHK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,831 miles

at time of test no n/s front seat fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2011 20,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

at time of test no n/s front seat fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,200 miles

front bumper cracked

front exhaust joint has minor leak of exhaust gases

rear inner sills showing early signs of corrosion

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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E577 BHK is a 1987 Renault R5 in White 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 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 E577 BHK, 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 E577 BHK registered?

E577 BHK is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E577 BHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E577 BHK 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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