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E694 GVV

1987 Renault R5

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,010 mi
Last recorded154,010 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE694 GVV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 154,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 153,691 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 153,673 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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E694 GVV is a 1987 Renault R5 in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E694 GVV, 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 E694 GVV registered?

E694 GVV is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E694 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E694 GVV shows 3 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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