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E24 GTT

1988 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,060 mi
Last recorded59,060 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 GTT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 59,060 miles

noise from gearbox when rotating offside wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,376 miles

slight noise from gearbox when rotating both front wheels

Fail 14 Oct 2024 55,369 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight noise from gearbox when rotating both front wheels

Pass 14 Sep 2023 53,378 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 53,370 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner and outer boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 50,691 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 50,674 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,911 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,713 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 49,713 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,180 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 49,170 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 48,522 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 48,514 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 47,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,174 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,778 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 45,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,538 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,092 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,319 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,036 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,144 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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E24 GTT is a 1988 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E24 GTT, 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

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What year was E24 GTT registered?

E24 GTT is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is E24 GTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E24 GTT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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