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E906 JBK

1987 Renault R5

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

168,044 mi
Last recorded168,044 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE906 JBK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2006 168,044 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Hand brake travel high but sufficent effort obtained at wheels

Previous weld repairs in my opinion are of poor standards

Underside of vehicle very dirty

several points of boot floor have been welded and surrounding chassis area on under side of car

vehicle has had new windscreen

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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E906 JBK is a 1987 Renault R5 in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E906 JBK, 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 E906 JBK registered?

E906 JBK is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is E906 JBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E906 JBK shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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