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E498 URH

1988 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,202 mi
Last recorded101,202 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE498 URH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 101,202 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 100,157 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 98,789 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 97,397 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 95,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper split

n/s/front wing insecure at bottom

Fail 15 Jan 2008 91,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper split

n/s/front wing insecure at bottom

Pass 23 Jan 2007 88,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 85,150 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge, tracking check required

both outer sills corroded

both rear brake flexi ferrules corroded, new brake hoses required.

n/s front brake pipe corroded

n/s front suspension bottom ball joint boot split

n/s rear chassis corroded

n/s rear tyre on legal limit, replace a.s.a.p.

o/s front brake disc inner edge corroded, new brake discs and pads required a.s.a.p.

play in n/s front suspension bottom ball joint, replace a.s.a.p.

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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E498 URH is a 1988 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E498 URH, 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 E498 URH registered?

E498 URH is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E498 URH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E498 URH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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