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E40 LPR

1987 Renault 5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,423 mi
Last recorded59,423 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE40 LPR
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 59,423 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 59,423 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

windscreen lower panel corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2006 53,026 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 53,025 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 52,587 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 52,587 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate in poor condition.

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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E40 LPR is a 1987 Renault 5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E40 LPR, 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 E40 LPR registered?

E40 LPR is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E40 LPR safe to buy?

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