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E104 YDY

1988 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,967 mi
Last recorded106,967 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE104 YDY
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 106,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 102,958 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 102,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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E104 YDY is a 1988 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 74,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E104 YDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E104 YDY?

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What year was E104 YDY registered?

E104 YDY is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E104 YDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E104 YDY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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