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E389 HLM

1988 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,686 mi
Last recorded82,686 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE389 HLM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 82,686 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,372 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 82,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,451 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 81,451 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,174 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 80,174 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,995 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 78,995 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,967 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,967 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,204 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 77,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,365 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 76,365 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 75,479 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 75,479 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,663 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 74,663 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,711 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 73,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,699 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,646 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 69,541 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 69,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E389 HLM is a 1988 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E389 HLM, 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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E389 HLM is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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