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E29 AOD

1988 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,212 mi
Last recorded104,212 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE29 AOD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,212 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Corrosion to nearside and offside front inner sills and nearside front floor not in prescribed area

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front seat belt clasp cover missing

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Apr 2015 104,211 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Corrosion to nearside and offside front inner sills and nearside front floor not in prescribed area

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front seat belt clasp cover missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Mar 2014 103,648 miles

nearside front seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,209 miles

Corrosion to nearside inner sill

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 28 Mar 2013 103,207 miles

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

Corrosion to nearside inner sill

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 102,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,118 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 102,118 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 101,328 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 101,328 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 100,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 99,497 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 98,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 97,336 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 97,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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E29 AOD is a 1988 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E29 AOD, 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 E29 AOD registered?

E29 AOD is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 9 February 1988.

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