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E214 MEB

1988 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,025 mi
Last recorded89,025 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 MEB
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2008 89,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,025 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 80,585 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 80,581 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 80,429 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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E214 MEB is a 1988 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 73,560 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E214 MEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E214 MEB registered?

E214 MEB is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is E214 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E214 MEB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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