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E410 GRX

1988 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,430 mi
Last recorded74,430 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE410 GRX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 74,430 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 May 2016 74,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 73,414 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 71,417 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 67,695 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,605 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,218 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,553 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 56,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,329 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 56,327 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 56,327 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 52,338 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 46,529 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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E410 GRX is a 1988 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E410 GRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E410 GRX registered?

E410 GRX is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E410 GRX safe to buy?

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