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E785 BUF

1987 Renault R5

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,234 mi
Last recorded27,234 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE785 BUF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,234 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 27,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,912 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,550 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 26,550 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 26,181 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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E785 BUF is a 1987 Renault R5 in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E785 BUF, 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 E785 BUF registered?

E785 BUF is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 11 December 1987.

Is E785 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E785 BUF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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