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E430 JHG

1988 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,188 mi
Last recorded88,188 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE430 JHG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,188 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,998 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front and offside rear tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

dip beam tail tail light not working

offside front and offside rear tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 10 Jan 2012 87,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,507 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,174 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,080 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 82,475 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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E430 JHG is a 1988 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E430 JHG, 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 E430 JHG registered?

E430 JHG is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E430 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E430 JHG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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