MOT Status
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44,050 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
speedo trip meter recorder not working
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel (1.2.1 (c))
Speedometer operation impaired trip meter not working (7.8 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty worn and difficult to stay on (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator coolant cap was no fitted at time of test ? ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective repaired with a cable tie and slightly loose (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel or lock up (1.2.1 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight lift/play (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up and slightly low effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
clutch lever has a very erratic operation and is difficult to control the vehicle
Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E342 KDU is a 1988 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 E342 KDU, 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 E342 KDU registered?
E342 KDU is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 8 April 1988.
Is E342 KDU safe to buy?
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