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E451 AGP

1988 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,729 mi
Last recorded85,729 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 AGP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,695 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f brake hose perishing

Offside Front o/s/f brake hose perishing

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 85,687 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front n/s/f brake hose perishing

Offside Front o/s/f brake hose perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,662 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,478 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 85,334 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 85,009 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,072 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 82,953 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,878 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 76,022 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 70,847 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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E451 AGP is a 1988 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 E451 AGP, 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 E451 AGP registered?

E451 AGP is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is E451 AGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E451 AGP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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