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E676 GGW

1988 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

17,174 mi
Last recorded17,174 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE676 GGW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 17,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion to most suspension components

Pass 24 Jan 2025 16,744 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 16,269 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 15,626 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 14,822 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 14,206 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 13,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 12,830 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 12,813 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,408 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 10,394 miles

All tyres cracked

Front sub-frame corroded

Front suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 10,388 miles

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

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

All tyres cracked

Front sub-frame corroded

Front suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,320 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 10,267 miles

fluid seepage offside front brake / suspension

Pass 11 Apr 2013 10,201 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,028 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 9,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,831 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 7,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust fouling on body

front brake discs pitted

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 6,535 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 5,992 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 5,606 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 5,197 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 5,187 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E676 GGW is a 1988 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E676 GGW, 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 E676 GGW registered?

E676 GGW is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 24 June 1988.

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