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E640 HPK

1988 Renault 5

Multi-colour Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,906 mi
Last recorded86,906 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE640 HPK
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 86,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 86,906 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 112,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 107,799 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 107,787 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot only opens from inside

exhaust modified but not excessive noice

rear seats and seatbelts not fitted

rust in offside inner sill

some test items hidden by covers,components and bodykit

wire hangs down onto offside front tyre

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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E640 HPK is a 1988 Renault 5 in Multi-colour with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 73,560 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E640 HPK, 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 38 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E640 HPK registered?

E640 HPK is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 29 March 1988.

Is E640 HPK safe to buy?

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