1988 Renault R5 1.4L Petrol · F231 EFC
1988 Renault R5 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 45,669 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT R5
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F231 EFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 45,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F231 EFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Renault R5 (F231 EFC) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
F231 EFC Mileage History
- 18/08/202244,652 mi
- 18/08/202244,652 mi
- 17/10/202345,027 mi+375 mi
- 07/10/202445,313 mi+286 mi
- 21/10/202545,669 mi+356 mi
Average of roughly 320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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