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8590QR16

1981 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

108,059 mi
Last recorded108,059 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2006
Typical for 1981 Renault R562,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8590QR16
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2006 108,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are wearing on outside treads

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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8590QR16 is a 1981 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 62,040 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8590QR16, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 45 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8590QR16 registered?

8590QR16 is a 1981 Renault R5, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is 8590QR16 safe to buy?

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