MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,259 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear hand brake has quite a bit of free travel
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co too high (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section at front floor has small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe has small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear hand brake has quite a bit of free travel
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak at manifold area (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and full of body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not pulling out to test (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and full of body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides very slight noise when turned (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E165 ECN is a 1988 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E165 ECN, 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.
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What year was E165 ECN registered?
E165 ECN is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 1 March 1988.
Is E165 ECN safe to buy?
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