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E177 CYJ

1988 Renault 5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,792 mi
Last recorded99,792 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE177 CYJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 99,792 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 99,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 97,743 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 97,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 94,991 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 94,991 miles

Centre All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E177 CYJ is a 1988 Renault 5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E177 CYJ, 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 E177 CYJ registered?

E177 CYJ is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E177 CYJ safe to buy?

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