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E327 JPA

1988 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,746 mi
Last recorded126,746 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE327 JPA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 126,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

advancing corrosion to n/s sill

both check straps broken

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 119,860 miles

Both door check straps broken.

Front brake hoses perished

Front discs pitted on edges.

Nearside front outer c-v gaiter perished.

Nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

Oil leak fron engine.

Play in both front anti-roll bar D bushes and front buhes.

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Small split in nearside steering rack gaiter

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 119,860 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both door check straps broken.

Front brake hoses perished

Front discs pitted on edges.

Nearside front outer c-v gaiter perished.

Nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

Oil leak fron engine.

Play in both front anti-roll bar D bushes and front buhes.

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Small split in nearside steering rack gaiter

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 111,499 miles

Oil leak from engine

Both front door check straps broken

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Front discs lipped on edges

Front wiper blades split

Offside outer CV gaiter poorly fitted and in poor condition

Play in both front anti-roll bar bushes and D bushes

Poor repairs to nearside sill

Fail 14 Jun 2011 11,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front door check straps broken

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Front discs lipped on edges

Front wiper blades split

Offside outer CV gaiter poorly fitted and in poor condition

Oil leak from engine

Play in both front anti-roll bar bushes and D bushes

Poor repairs to nearside sill

Pass 5 Jun 2010 104,234 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 98,220 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 98,220 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2008 92,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 87,792 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 87,787 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 83,405 miles

Poor damping from rear shock absorbers

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Slight imbalance in rear service brakes 23%

Fail 8 Jun 2006 83,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Poor damping from rear shock absorbers

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

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
Full Renault R5 reliability report

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E327 JPA is a 1988 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E327 JPA, 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 E327 JPA registered?

E327 JPA is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 18 May 1988.

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