1988 Renault R5 1.4L Petrol · F498 KPP
1988 Renault R5 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 72,901 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT R5
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F498 KPP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 72,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F498 KPP Mileage History
- 20/04/200680,781 mi
- 12/04/200782,323 mi+1,542 mi
- 06/06/200880,782 mi-1,541 mi
- 20/06/200880,782 mi
- 06/10/200982,323 mi+1,541 mi
- 22/03/201180,800 mi-1,523 mi
- 24/04/201280,782 mi-18 mi
- 17/04/201480,782 mi
- 25/04/201480,784 mi+2 mi
- 19/09/201680,782 mi-2 mi
- 26/09/201680,782 mi
- 06/06/2018119,320 mi+38,538 mi
- 16/07/202011,761 mi-107,559 mi
- 21/08/202172,899 mi+61,138 mi
- 29/04/202572,899 mi
- 29/04/202672,899 mi
- 29/04/202672,901 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -394 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F498 KPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Renault R5 (F498 KPP) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)”.
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