MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,637 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Spare tyre defective ()
chip windscreen
front brake discs rust
front subframe surface rust
slight bind nearside rear brake
front brake discs rust
nearside front seat belt catch damage
slight brake bind
spare tyre u/s
surface rust nearside sill
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery loose
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
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
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
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of E266 JPE?
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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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