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E266 JPE

1988 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,637 mi
Last recorded38,637 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE266 JPE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,637 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

chip windscreen

front brake discs rust

front subframe surface rust

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,634 miles

front brake discs rust

nearside front seat belt catch damage

slight brake bind

spare tyre u/s

surface rust nearside sill

Fail 12 Jan 2016 38,634 miles

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

front brake discs rust

nearside front seat belt catch damage

slight brake bind

spare tyre u/s

surface rust nearside sill

Pass 5 Dec 2014 38,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,836 miles

Aftermarket wheels fitted

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyre sizes differ front to back

Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,836 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Aftermarket wheels fitted

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyre sizes differ front to back

Pass 27 Aug 2011 32,485 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,614 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 25,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,128 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,857 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 24,857 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 24,559 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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E266 JPE is a 1988 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E266 JPE, 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 E266 JPE registered?

E266 JPE is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 24 May 1988.

Is E266 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E266 JPE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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