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E166 GCJ

1988 Renault R5

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,418 mi
Last recorded59,418 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 GCJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

light scratches to windscreen

rear exhaust rubber split

wipers do not park when turned of

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,924 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 58,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,708 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,986 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,452 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 56,011 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,011 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,343 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 55,330 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,296 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,296 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 54,296 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E166 GCJ is a 1988 Renault R5 in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E166 GCJ, 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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What year was E166 GCJ registered?

E166 GCJ is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 6 April 1988.

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