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E620 MCR

1988 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,131 mi
Last recorded69,131 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE620 MCR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,131 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 64,186 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan + nsf & osf inner & outer door sills

Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,081 miles

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 60,081 miles

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 55,199 miles

30 spots of corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,199 miles

30 spots of corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,668 miles

11spots of corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2007 46,668 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 43,187 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 43,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E620 MCR is a 1988 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E620 MCR, 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 E620 MCR registered?

E620 MCR is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is E620 MCR safe to buy?

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