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E88 FLL

1987 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,991 mi
Last recorded92,991 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE88 FLL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 92,991 miles

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

drivers seat belt slow to retract

pin hole in nearside outer c.v gaiter

Pass 6 May 2008 92,437 miles

all four tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 4 May 2007 91,911 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 91,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,071 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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E88 FLL is a 1987 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E88 FLL, 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 E88 FLL registered?

E88 FLL is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E88 FLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E88 FLL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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