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E271 PEA

1988 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,921 mi
Last recorded47,921 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault 573,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 PEA
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,921 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 47,605 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 47,605 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 47,133 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 61,212 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 61,212 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,212 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 61,212 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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E271 PEA is a 1988 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E271 PEA, 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 E271 PEA registered?

E271 PEA is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E271 PEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E271 PEA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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