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E29 HLF

1988 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,015 mi
Last recorded83,015 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE29 HLF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,015 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 83,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective engine area ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

vehicle fitted with lowered suspension components and non standard air intake system

Pass 11 May 2018 83,015 miles

Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

some side play at brake pedal

Fail 27 Apr 2018 83,015 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

some side play at brake pedal

Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,015 miles

exhaust rubbing against rear axle

nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

some steering free play [rack worn]

under bonnet wiring untidy recommend early attention

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Jul 2016 83,015 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

low readings from rear foot brake

nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

removed items from drivers view prior to test

steering lock inoperative but imobiliser fitted

steering rack worn /some play

Fail 19 Jul 2016 83,015 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

low readings from rear foot brake

nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

removed items from drivers view prior to test

steering lock inoperative but imobiliser fitted

steering rack worn /some play

Pass 13 Jun 2015 82,928 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,921 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,522 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 69,522 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 69,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,829 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,382 miles

N/s/f seat has slight movement

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/s/f seat has slight movement

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 75,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HLF is a 1988 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E29 HLF, 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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E29 HLF is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 19 January 1988.

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