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ATU 8Y

1986 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,874 mi
Last recorded29,874 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATU 8Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 29,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 29,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 28,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pockets of corrosion evident on rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 28,641 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,485 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 28,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 28,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,030 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 27,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 26,722 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,807 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ATU 8Y is a 1986 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1986 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 72,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ATU 8Y, 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 40 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ATU 8Y?

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What year was ATU 8Y registered?

ATU 8Y is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is ATU 8Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATU 8Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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