MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
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.
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
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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Poor damping from rear shock absorbers
Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded
Slight imbalance in rear service brakes 23%
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is E327 JPA safe to buy?
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