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E779 CGU

1987 Renault 5

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

50,722 mi
Last recorded50,722 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE779 CGU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 50,722 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 49,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,756 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 49,533 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 49,485 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,357 miles

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%

Fail 4 Sep 2017 48,357 miles

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%

Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,044 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2016 47,031 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,069 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 45,063 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,107 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 43,107 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,966 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear inner sill corroding

wipers poor

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,674 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear inner and outer sill corroding

slight distortion to offside rear wheel

Fail 4 Sep 2012 38,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear inner and outer sill corroding

slight distortion to offside rear wheel

Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,028 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,516 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 33,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,795 miles

rear no plate discolour,engine starting to smoke,both n/s tyres perishing

Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,794 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,857 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,826 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 21,450 miles

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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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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What year was E779 CGU registered?

E779 CGU is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E779 CGU safe to buy?

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