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G875 ERU

1990 Renault R5

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

85,141 mi
Last recorded85,141 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG875 ERU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2007 85,141 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2006

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2006

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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G875 ERU is a 1990 Renault R5 in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1990 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 77,148 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 G875 ERU, 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 36 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G875 ERU registered?

G875 ERU is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 9 May 1990.

Is G875 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G875 ERU shows 3 tests 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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