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E17 MAB

1990 Renault R5

Blue Lpg 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,556 mi
Last recorded126,556 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault R577,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 MAB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 126,556 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 126,417 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 125,648 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 124,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 123,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 106,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 73,411 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 73,406 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,362 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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E17 MAB is a 1990 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 77,148 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 E17 MAB, 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 36 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E17 MAB registered?

E17 MAB is a 1990 Renault R5, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is E17 MAB safe to buy?

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