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E878 MAD

1988 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,043 mi
Last recorded150,043 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE878 MAD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2006 150,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 150,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cut on side wall

park brake just passed

travel in park brake

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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E878 MAD is a 1988 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E878 MAD, 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 E878 MAD registered?

E878 MAD is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 18 April 1988.

Is E878 MAD safe to buy?

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