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E262 MAE

1988 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,536 mi
Last recorded85,536 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,536 miles

nearside rear chassis leg starting to corrode

Fail 19 Feb 2010 85,504 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear chassis leg starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2009 84,768 miles

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

offside rear tyre low inside edge

previous repairs to body

Fail 23 Feb 2009 84,745 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre low inside edge

previous repairs to body

Pass 28 Feb 2008 83,284 miles

nearside front low outside edge and small cut outside wall

offside rear tyre low inside edge

Fail 25 Feb 2008 83,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front low outside edge and small cut outside wall

offside rear tyre low inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2007 80,932 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 78,841 miles

previous body sill repairs to offside and nearside rear

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 MAE is a 1988 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MAE, 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 MAE registered?

E262 MAE is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 11 February 1988.

Is E262 MAE safe to buy?

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