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E339 EPU

1988 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,062 mi
Last recorded75,062 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE339 EPU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 75,062 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2008 75,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2007 72,204 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 72,204 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2006 69,608 miles

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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E339 EPU is a 1988 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E339 EPU, 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 E339 EPU registered?

E339 EPU is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 5 February 1988.

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