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E865 MLJ

1987 Renault 5

Maroon Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

62,775 mi
Last recorded62,775 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2005
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE865 MLJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2005 62,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front lower ball joint greese (dust) cover split

offside rear tyre signs of old age cracks to inner side wall

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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E865 MLJ is a 1987 Renault 5 in Maroon with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E865 MLJ, 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 E865 MLJ registered?

E865 MLJ is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 9 September 1987.

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