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E679 VTT

1987 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,556 mi
Last recorded67,556 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE679 VTT
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,556 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 66,152 miles

Oil leak

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,311 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 56,311 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,678 miles

Exhaust generaly rusty and has small leaks

NSR tyreclose to limits

Slight play at NS strutt top

Wipers do not always self park

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2005 51,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exjaust very rusty and has small leaks.

Near rear tyre perishing and close to limits.

Slight play at top of nearside front strutt top.

Wipers do not always self park.

oil leak

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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E679 VTT is a 1987 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 67,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E679 VTT, 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 39 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E679 VTT registered?

E679 VTT is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E679 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E679 VTT shows 6 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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