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F687 MLT

1988 Renault 5

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

82,813 mi
Last recorded82,813 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF687 MLT
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2006 82,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 76,160 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 76,160 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F687 MLT is a 1988 Renault 5 in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 73,560 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 F687 MLT, 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 38 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F687 MLT registered?

F687 MLT is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F687 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F687 MLT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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