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E189 MDG

1988 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,483 mi
Last recorded62,483 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE189 MDG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,483 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,231 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 58,231 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,330 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 56,321 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 49,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,785 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,322 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

idle Co% very lean mixture,advise adjustment.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,963 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,395 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,715 miles

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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E189 MDG is a 1988 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 E189 MDG, 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 E189 MDG registered?

E189 MDG is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E189 MDG safe to buy?

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