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E875 WNS

1987 Renault 5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,606 mi
Last recorded74,606 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE875 WNS
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 May 2008 74,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

inner headlight not working

main metal fuel pipes corroded.

n/s front inner wing excessively corroded at front.

n/s indicator warning light not working.

n/s rear and o/s front metal brake pipes developing corrosion.

o/s and n/s front outer antiroll bar bushes slight wear/play.

rear tyres outer walls perished/slight cracking.

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 56,000 miles

Drivers seat in poor condition

No plastic sill covers fitted

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Underside of car weak

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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E875 WNS is a 1987 Renault 5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E875 WNS, 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 E875 WNS registered?

E875 WNS is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 2 November 1987.

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