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E854 JDL

1987 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,828 mi
Last recorded74,828 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2005
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE854 JDL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2005 74,828 miles

front brake pads slighty low

heavy surface corrssion to near side rear chassie

near side rear tyre slighty worn on edge

slight play in steering rack

slight slit in near side front drive sharft gaiter

very slight play in near side front track rod end

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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E854 JDL is a 1987 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,237cc 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 E854 JDL, 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 E854 JDL registered?

E854 JDL is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E854 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E854 JDL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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