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E632 HRF

1987 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,065 mi
Last recorded80,065 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE632 HRF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 80,065 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 79,085 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 79,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 79,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,639 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,728 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,397 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,043 miles

Nearside front tread cracked

Offside front tread cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2015 76,043 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated front (2.5.A.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tread cracked

Offside front tread cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,241 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 75,240 miles

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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E632 HRF is a 1987 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,721cc 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 E632 HRF, 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 E632 HRF registered?

E632 HRF is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 8 October 1987.

Is E632 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E632 HRF 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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