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A10 FDL

1987 Renault 5

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,619 mi
Last recorded73,619 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 FDL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 73,619 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Service brake Your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. It would appear that the service brake requires adjustment or repair.

Slight play detected at nearside front hub and it wuld appear that the steering/suspension system requires adjustment or repair.

Slight play detected at offside front hub and it would appear that the steering/suspension system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 31 Jan 2009 73,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play detected at nearside front hub and it wuld appear that the steering/suspension system requires adjustment or repair.

Slight play detected at offside front hub and it would appear that the steering/suspension system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 74,262 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear starting to become apparant on steering rack mounting bush,s

Fail 14 Nov 2007 74,262 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear starting to become apparant on steering rack mounting bush,s

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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A10 FDL is a 1987 Renault 5 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A10 FDL, 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 A10 FDL registered?

A10 FDL is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 15 April 1987.

Is A10 FDL safe to buy?

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