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E444 KSF

1988 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,488 mi
Last recorded86,488 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE444 KSF
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2006 86,488 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 86,475 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Lap/Centre seat belt not tested.Not presented for test.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E444 KSF is a 1988 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 E444 KSF, 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 E444 KSF registered?

E444 KSF is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E444 KSF safe to buy?

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