MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight movement in Offside front door hinge
both rear tyres starting to go out of shape
n/s/f flexi ferrel corroding arround pipe
rear brake flexi ferrels starting to corrode
slight earth problem with rear lights
smell of fuel under bonnet but no signs of leaks
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E278 JAR is a 1988 Renault 5 in Gold with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 E278 JAR, 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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How do I check the history of E278 JAR?
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What year was E278 JAR registered?
E278 JAR is a 1988 Renault 5, first registered on 25 May 1988.
Is E278 JAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for E278 JAR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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