1988 Renault R5 1.4L Petrol · E342 KDU
1988 Renault R5 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 44,050 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT R5
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E342 KDU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 44,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E342 KDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Renault R5 (E342 KDU) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Inner Cord Exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
E342 KDU Mileage History
- 14/05/202243,651 mi
- 06/05/202344,050 mi+399 mi
- 07/08/202544,050 mi
- 05/09/202544,050 mi
Average of roughly 120 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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