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E138 CJN

1988 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,420 mi
Last recorded149,420 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 CJN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 149,420 miles

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

Oil leak

outer sills rusted and repaired

Pass 28 Aug 2009 146,194 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advance wear in the n/s track rod end

o/s door frame is corroded

rear hubs back plates are rusted

Pass 29 Aug 2008 143,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long hand brake travel

rear hubs back plates are corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 139,844 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 139,839 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 135,354 miles

see previous test number 210878766238.

Fail 25 Sep 2006 135,354 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside front chassis rail is corroded.

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

Offside rear sill is corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E138 CJN is a 1988 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E138 CJN, 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.

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E138 CJN is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 21 January 1988.

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