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E692 LYU

1988 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,103 mi
Last recorded113,103 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE692 LYU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 113,103 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 111,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 109,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 107,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 105,459 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 105,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 103,243 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 103,233 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LYU is a 1988 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E692 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

E692 LYU is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 11 February 1988.

Is E692 LYU safe to buy?

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