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E909 UPW

1988 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,754 mi
Last recorded70,754 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE909 UPW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 70,754 miles

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

Both rear tyres 19 years old

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 70,610 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 18 years old

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread and 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective 25 years old and perished and under inflated

both front tyres 20 years old

Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,485 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 70,255 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 70,194 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2021 70,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 69,926 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,852 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 69,843 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os front to rear (tank area) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2017 68,867 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 68,246 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 68,236 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2014 65,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 64,243 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 64,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,592 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 62,917 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 61,966 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 61,956 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 May 2009 60,327 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 59,033 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake fluid level low

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and both rears are perished

stone chips to screen

Pass 4 May 2007 58,179 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 57,037 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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E909 UPW is a 1988 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E909 UPW, 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 E909 UPW registered?

E909 UPW is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 6 June 1988.

Is E909 UPW safe to buy?

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