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E678 BTL

1987 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,524 mi
Last recorded51,524 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE678 BTL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 51,524 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,524 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,524 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 54,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Coolant level low

Engine oily

Passengers mirror loose

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

Steering rack damp but not leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,524 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 51,524 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 51,524 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper missing

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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E678 BTL is a 1987 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E678 BTL, 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 E678 BTL registered?

E678 BTL is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E678 BTL safe to buy?

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