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E710 FWV

1988 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,917 mi
Last recorded34,917 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE710 FWV
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 34,917 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 34,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brakes just up to standard

Rear lights slightly affected by indicators

Fail 6 Aug 2009 34,917 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,619 miles

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 19 May 2006 33,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear brake back plates starting to rust

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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E710 FWV is a 1988 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 73,560 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 E710 FWV, 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 38 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E710 FWV registered?

E710 FWV is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is E710 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E710 FWV 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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