MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
see previously issued VT32
slight imbalance on front brakes
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
different size tyres fitted front to rear
driver's seat rocks on mountings
n/s headlamp will not adjust/adjuster will not hold in position
n/s repeater loose in wing
slight bulge in n/s/r tyre sidewall
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E789 FLH is a 1987 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E789 FLH, 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 E789 FLH registered?
E789 FLH is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 11 August 1987.
Is E789 FLH safe to buy?
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