MOT Status
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50,722 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s front tyre getting low on outer edge
n/s rear bulb holder worn due to water damage
rear brake imbalance high at 29%
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s front tyre getting low on outer edge
n/s rear bulb holder worn due to water damage
rear brake imbalance high at 29%
both front tyres nearing limit
front brake pads getting low
nearside rear tyre badly cracking
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres nearing limit
front brake pads getting low
nearside rear tyre badly cracking
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside rear inner sill corroding
wipers poor
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside rear inner and outer sill corroding
slight distortion to offside rear wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside rear inner and outer sill corroding
slight distortion to offside rear wheel
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear no plate discolour,engine starting to smoke,both n/s tyres perishing
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear no plate discolour,engine starting to smoke,both n/s tyres perishing
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E779 CGU is a 1987 Renault 5 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 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 E779 CGU, 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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E779 CGU is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 5 August 1987.
Is E779 CGU safe to buy?
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