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E715 KRV

1988 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

9,877 mi
Last recorded9,877 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE715 KRV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 9,877 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 9,702 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 9,702 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor near jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 9,668 miles

Front Surface corrosion to both front inner chassis/wheel well areas

Pass 17 Mar 2020 9,628 miles

Front Slight surface corrosion to both inner chassis/wheel well areas

Fail 16 Mar 2020 9,626 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Slight surface corrosion to both inner chassis/wheel well areas

Pass 27 Mar 2019 8,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 7,438 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 6,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 5,514 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 5,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 3,807 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 2,607 miles

brake pipes corroded under vehicle at center

Fail 17 Oct 2013 2,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroded under vehicle at center

Pass 19 Oct 2012 30 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 60,631 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slight corrosion at rear

Slight corrosion from fuel lines

nsf top strut mount bearing stiff

side repeater on osf not fitted. Does not have on wing.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight noise from exhaust

Fail 2 Sep 2008 59,696 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight noise from exhaust

Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,248 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 56,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2006 52,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,130 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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E715 KRV is a 1988 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E715 KRV, 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 E715 KRV registered?

E715 KRV is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E715 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E715 KRV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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