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E8 MNC

1989 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,748 mi
Last recorded50,748 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 MNC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 50,748 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 48,669 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 48,131 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,492 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,912 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,753 miles

Offside Front floor has slight corrosion

engine has water leak

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

engine revs up when steering turned lock to lock

Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,519 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 43,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,367 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,351 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,673 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,182 miles

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

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2008 40,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,513 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 38,513 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,459 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 36,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 34,320 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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E8 MNC is a 1989 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,477 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 E8 MNC, 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 37 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E8 MNC?

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What year was E8 MNC registered?

E8 MNC is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 13 November 1989.

Is E8 MNC safe to buy?

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