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E80 LDF

1988 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,563 mi
Last recorded135,563 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE80 LDF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 135,563 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 135,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside inner cv boot split

Pass 29 Oct 2009 131,841 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 130,473 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 127,892 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 125,309 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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E80 LDF is a 1988 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E80 LDF, 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 E80 LDF registered?

E80 LDF is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 20 January 1988.

Is E80 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E80 LDF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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