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E747 BMB

1988 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,870 mi
Last recorded60,870 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE747 BMB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 60,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 60,655 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 60,564 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 60,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 60,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake slightly high

n/s/f inner arch corroded

reverse lights not working

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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E747 BMB is a 1988 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E747 BMB, 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 E747 BMB registered?

E747 BMB is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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