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E691 YVW

1987 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,641 mi
Last recorded114,641 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE691 YVW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 114,641 miles

Battery insecure

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 4 May 2011 114,634 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2010 111,593 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 103,547 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 99,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 96,388 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 92,511 miles

brake fluid level low

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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E691 YVW is a 1987 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E691 YVW, 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 E691 YVW registered?

E691 YVW is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E691 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E691 YVW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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