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E765 SKM

1987 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,586 mi
Last recorded35,586 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE765 SKM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,586 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 35,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,866 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 31,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside 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 14 Jan 2010 26,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,977 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,251 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,737 miles

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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E765 SKM is a 1987 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E765 SKM, 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 E765 SKM registered?

E765 SKM is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E765 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E765 SKM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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