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E244 DPL

1987 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,333 mi
Last recorded84,333 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE244 DPL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,333 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 84,333 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,189 miles

split to offside front tyre inner wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 15 Oct 2007 77,189 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

split to offside front tyre inner wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 13 Oct 2006 72,970 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 72,970 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advies hand brake inbalance

sligh play in n/s steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2005 70,553 miles

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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E244 DPL is a 1987 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E244 DPL, 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 E244 DPL registered?

E244 DPL is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E244 DPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E244 DPL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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