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E692 GPU

1988 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,482 mi
Last recorded169,482 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE692 GPU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2007 169,482 miles

slight play in offside steering arm.

Fail 6 Aug 2007 169,480 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering arm.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 166,878 miles

same as first tested.

Fail 14 Aug 2006 166,878 miles

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

brake imbalance high.

some play in steering arms.

Pass 30 Aug 2005 165,400 miles

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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E692 GPU is a 1988 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E692 GPU, 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 E692 GPU registered?

E692 GPU is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E692 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E692 GPU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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