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E262 JRT

1988 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,080 mi
Last recorded43,080 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 JRT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2015 43,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf lower wing section is insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2013 39,708 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 39,708 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,652 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

nearside front side repeater loose

offside rear brake back plate rusting

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,317 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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E262 JRT is a 1988 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc 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 E262 JRT, 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 E262 JRT registered?

E262 JRT is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 15 February 1988.

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