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E843 FLB

1987 Renault 5

Gold Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,500 mi
Last recorded54,500 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE843 FLB
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 54,500 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 51,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2005 51,432 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 51,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E843 FLB is a 1987 Renault 5 in Gold with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E843 FLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E843 FLB registered?

E843 FLB is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E843 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E843 FLB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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