MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E406 HPJ is a 1988 Renault 5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 E406 HPJ, 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 E406 HPJ registered?
E406 HPJ is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 31 March 1988.
Is E406 HPJ safe to buy?
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