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E651 HPK

1988 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,248 mi
Last recorded117,248 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE651 HPK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2020 117,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 May 2011 115,632 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 115,632 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 115,632 miles

nearside front bearing has very slight noise

Pass 3 Jun 2006 115,631 miles

front brake pipes corroded †n/s/f shocker top has movement

oil leak from o/s/f †pipes at rear corroded †o/s/f brake hose metal ferrule corroded †

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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E651 HPK is a 1988 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E651 HPK, 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 E651 HPK registered?

E651 HPK is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 19 April 1988.

Is E651 HPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E651 HPK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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