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E899 WDV

1987 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

38,868 mi
Last recorded38,868 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE899 WDV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,868 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside outer sill covered in underseal but repair looks o.k and tested with tool

offside front brake pipes coated in thick grease and rear pipes. advise to be cleaned off for next inspection

rear tyre walls starting to show early signs of cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2007 38,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside outer sill covered in underseal but repair looks o.k and tested with tool

offside front brake pipes coated in thick grease.alsorear brake pipes.advise to be cleaned off for next test/inspection.

rear tyre walls starting to show early signs of cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2006 38,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery insecure

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
Full Renault R5 reliability report

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E899 WDV is a 1987 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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

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 E899 WDV, 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 E899 WDV registered?

E899 WDV is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 3 August 1987.

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