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E742 YNT

1988 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,350 mi
Last recorded75,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE742 YNT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,350 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front suspention top mounts have slight movement

Nearside Rear stop light/side light bulb dim

Offside Inner sill (close to fuel tank ) showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear bumper bracket corroded

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (while hazard warning lights on) (4.2.3 (c))

Rear suspention trailing arms movement in them (rear bushes/bearings)

Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,603 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front suspention top mounts slight movement

Nearside Rear stop light dim

Offside Rear brake pipe from flexi hose to compensator valve heavily corroded no leaks

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp while hazards on (4.2.3 (c))

Rear small brake pipes have surface corrosion on them no leaks

Rear suspention trailing arms movement in them

Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,140 miles

Front suspention has movement in the top mounts

Nearside Rear tyre worn to limit and wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on tread and wearing unevenly

Rear suspention trailing arms has movement in them

Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,919 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 70,919 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,512 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,512 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 70,512 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 70,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 70,512 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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E742 YNT is a 1988 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E742 YNT, 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 E742 YNT registered?

E742 YNT is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 12 July 1988.

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