MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear box heavily repaired
travel in handbrake
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
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E785 VGT is a 1987 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?
E785 VGT is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 18 September 1987.
Is E785 VGT safe to buy?
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