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E449 ENM

1988 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,898 mi
Last recorded79,898 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE449 ENM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 79,898 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 79,894 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 178,111 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 76,128 miles

slight leak from o/s rear sock absorber

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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E449 ENM is a 1988 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E449 ENM, 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 E449 ENM registered?

E449 ENM is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 31 May 1988.

Is E449 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E449 ENM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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