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E902 HDG

1987 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,291 mi
Last recorded11,291 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE902 HDG
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 11,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 11,291 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 11,172 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 11,031 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 11,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 10,932 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 10,784 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 10,638 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,497 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 10,364 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 10,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s & n/s/rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

o/s/front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2011 10,218 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,092 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,945 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 9,776 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 9,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 9,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,262 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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E902 HDG is a 1987 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E902 HDG, 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 E902 HDG registered?

E902 HDG is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E902 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E902 HDG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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