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E814 CHJ

1987 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,446 mi
Last recorded90,446 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE814 CHJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2008 90,446 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Pass 17 Nov 2008 90,446 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Pass 12 Nov 2007 88,390 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 88,390 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Pass 24 Nov 2006 86,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 84,343 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 84,343 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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E814 CHJ is a 1987 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E814 CHJ, 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 E814 CHJ registered?

E814 CHJ is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 4 December 1987.

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