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E456 JLB

1988 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,036 mi
Last recorded60,036 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE456 JLB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,036 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,107 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,093 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,301 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,356 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 52,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,603 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

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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E456 JLB is a 1988 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E456 JLB, 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 E456 JLB registered?

E456 JLB is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 7 March 1988.

Is E456 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E456 JLB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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