MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint and gaitor split
surface corrossion on front subframe
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
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E177 SFX is a 1988 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?
E177 SFX is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E177 SFX safe to buy?
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