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E228 JLA

1988 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,171 mi
Last recorded107,171 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE228 JLA
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 107,171 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

nearside number plate and offside stop lamp are dimmer in operation

rear wiper blade is poor

Fail 9 Jul 2008 107,157 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

nearside number plate and offside stop lamp are dimmer in operation

rear wiper blade is poor

Pass 7 Aug 2007 100,474 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jul 2007 100,473 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 100,197 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 90,255 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 90,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

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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E228 JLA is a 1988 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E228 JLA, 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.

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What year was E228 JLA registered?

E228 JLA is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E228 JLA safe to buy?

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