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E641 FCD

1988 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,340 mi
Last recorded86,340 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE641 FCD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,340 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 86,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,186 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

some corrosion to nearside outer sill outside prescribed areas

Fail 19 Jun 2013 78,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

some corrosion to n/s outer sill outside prescribed area

Pass 31 May 2012 74,264 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 74,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,727 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn/wearing low on inner tread band.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 69,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn/wearing low on inner tread band.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,166 miles

Both front wiper blades are splitting.

Nearside front wing is insecure at lower fixing at sill.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 63,098 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front wiper blades are splitting.

Nearside front wing is insecure at lower fixing at sill.

Pass 19 May 2009 56,902 miles

Both rear brake back plates are badly corroded.

Fail 12 May 2009 56,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s & n/s rear brake plates badly corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,071 miles

ADVISE; slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle .

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2007 50,447 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 50,437 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 May 2006 49,595 miles

N/S/F inner and outer sill's rusty

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

Underside rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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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E641 FCD is a 1988 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E641 FCD, 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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E641 FCD is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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