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E482 JLB

1988 Renault 5

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,925 mi
Last recorded120,925 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 JLB
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2007 120,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 120,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 11,164 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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E482 JLB is a 1988 Renault 5 in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 73,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E482 JLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E482 JLB registered?

E482 JLB is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 25 April 1988.

Is E482 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E482 JLB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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