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E642 WDV

1987 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,492 mi
Last recorded50,492 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE642 WDV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,492 miles

front springs corroded. front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 26 Jun 2009 50,480 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

front springs corroded. front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 20 Jun 2008 45,483 miles

both rear beam axel front bushes starting to perish

both rear tyres slightly perished

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,082 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,972 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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E642 WDV is a 1987 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E642 WDV, 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 E642 WDV registered?

E642 WDV is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 29 September 1987.

Is E642 WDV safe to buy?

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