MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
nearside handbrake outer cable deteriorating
steering wheel misaligned
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
nearside handbrake outer cable deteriorating
steering wheel mis-aligned
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E717 NWP is a 1987 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E717 NWP, 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 E717 NWP registered?
E717 NWP is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 8 May 1987.
Is E717 NWP safe to buy?
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