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E429 JPC

1988 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,864 mi
Last recorded41,864 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 JPC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,864 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when hazards & indicators are been used (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 41,864 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement outer casing damaged (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when hazards & indicators are been used (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,847 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,784 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 41,622 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,622 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,239 miles

Nearside front wing lower attachment corroded

Nearside rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2009 41,239 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front wing lower attachment corroded

Nearside rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,760 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f wing lower fixing corroded away.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,223 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 40,205 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,774 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E429 JPC is a 1988 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E429 JPC, 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 E429 JPC registered?

E429 JPC is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 14 May 1988.

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The MOT history for E429 JPC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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