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E79 MJD

1988 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,289 mi
Last recorded88,289 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE79 MJD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,289 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 88,289 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,978 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 87,978 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,846 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,371 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 87,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,678 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 86,677 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 95,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,076 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,122 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 84,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 83,112 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,112 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 81,653 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2008 81,653 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 79,886 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 79,670 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 77,911 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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E79 MJD is a 1988 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E79 MJD, 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 E79 MJD registered?

E79 MJD is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E79 MJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E79 MJD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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