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E694 FVJ

1988 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,308 mi
Last recorded41,308 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE694 FVJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,308 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front inner wing corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 41,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,994 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,804 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,108 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 30,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,225 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,132 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 15,630 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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E694 FVJ is a 1988 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E694 FVJ, 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 E694 FVJ registered?

E694 FVJ is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 3 March 1988.

Is E694 FVJ safe to buy?

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