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E856 BFJ

1988 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,445 mi
Last recorded60,445 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE856 BFJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,445 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 60,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 59,836 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 59,728 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 59,720 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim but working

interior mirror missing

Pass 23 Apr 2021 59,692 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 59,692 miles

Central Front interior mirror missing

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,692 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 59,419 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,285 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,021 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,239 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,952 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 52,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,441 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 46,441 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,714 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 43,659 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2005 42,582 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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E856 BFJ is a 1988 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E856 BFJ, 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 E856 BFJ registered?

E856 BFJ is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E856 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E856 BFJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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