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E927 WGC

1987 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,422 mi
Last recorded33,422 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE927 WGC
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 33,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,756 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to perish

o/s wiper blade condition

Pass 2 Nov 2005 21,869 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 21,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

spare tyre defective

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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E927 WGC is a 1987 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E927 WGC, 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 E927 WGC registered?

E927 WGC is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 22 October 1987.

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