MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
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E389 KDL is a 1988 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,237cc 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 E389 KDL, 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 E389 KDL registered?
E389 KDL is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 24 May 1988.
Is E389 KDL safe to buy?
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