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E794 YTW

1987 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,100 mi
Last recorded81,100 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE794 YTW
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 81,100 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 79,995 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 79,987 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 79,815 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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E794 YTW is a 1987 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E794 YTW, 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 E794 YTW registered?

E794 YTW is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E794 YTW safe to buy?

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