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E711 VGT

1987 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,538 mi
Last recorded42,538 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE711 VGT
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,538 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 42,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,228 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 41,215 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light scoring on windscreen[not affecting drivers vision]

nearside rear tyre has cracking on edge of tread

slight weep on power steering

some general all round corrosion in keeeping with age of this vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2006 40,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

light scoring on windscreen [not affecting drivers vision]

slight weep on power steering system

Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,561 miles

light scoring on windscreen [not affecting drivers vision]

slight weep on power steering system

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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E711 VGT is a 1987 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E711 VGT, 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 E711 VGT registered?

E711 VGT is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E711 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E711 VGT shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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