MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,913 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1 of drivers seat bolts missing seat still secure
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/S/F road wheel very close to touching on lock to lock not touching at time of test
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
clutch pedal rubber missing
fuel pipes corroded
fuel tank strap corroded repaired
general under chassis surface corrosion/ plastic cover sills fitted not allowing for full inspection for corrosion
wipers starting to smear
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
All brake discs poor condition
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Fuel tank strap has been repaired
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Slight surface corrosion to underside plastic cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection for corrosion
Spare wheel missing
wipers starting to smear
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
battery insecure
clutch pedal slip rubber missing
exhaust life limited
front and rear brake discs scored
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
battery insecure
clutch pedal slip rubber missing
exhaust life limited
front and rear brake discs scored
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear bumper insecure
all brake discs scored and pitted
centre exhaust mounting none standard
clutch pedal rubber missing and clutch cable sticking
drivers door lower hinge worn
front brake wear warning wires broken
fuel tank mount none standard
passenger seat lock worn
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear bumper insecure
all brake discs scored and pitted
centre exhaust mounting none standard
clutch pedal rubber missing and clutch cable sticking
drivers door lower hinge worn
front brake wear warning wires broken
fuel tank mount none standard
passenger seat lock worn
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E285 GPL is a 1988 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 E285 GPL, 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 E285 GPL registered?
E285 GPL is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 9 February 1988.
Is E285 GPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for E285 GPL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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