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AWW 354X

1982 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1982 Renault R548,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWW 354X
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 96,576 miles

Both front wheel bearings are slightly loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F indicator lens is damaged

N/S/R trailing arm is corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R trailing arm is corroded.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wings ( lower ) are corroded and holed

rear fog lamp is slightly obscured

rear torsion bars are weakened

there is slight scratching to the windscreen

Fail 2 May 2014 96,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Both front wheel bearings are slightly loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F indicator lens is damaged

N/S/R trailing arm is corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R trailing arm is corroded.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wings ( lower ) are corroded and holed

rear fog lamp is slightly obscured

rear torsion bars are weakened

there is slight scratching to the windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2012 95,038 miles

Both front inner wings ( lower ) are corroded and holed.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F indicator lens is damaged.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog light is slightly obscured.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension torsion bars are weakened.

Slight scratching to windscreen.

Tow bar is of a home made design.Towing integrity cannot be assertained. Tow bar is secured at all of its mounting points.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 95,018 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Both front inner wings ( lower ) are corroded and holed.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F indicator lens is damaged.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog light is slightly obscured.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension torsion bars are weakened.

Slight scratching to windscreen.

Tow bar is of a home made design.Towing integrity cannot be assertained. Tow bar is secured at all of its mounting points.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 91,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,653 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 85,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,681 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 80,899 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 78,624 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 77,002 miles

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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AWW 354X is a 1982 Renault R5 in Grey with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1982 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 48,262 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 AWW 354X, 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 44 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AWW 354X registered?

AWW 354X is a 1982 Renault R5, first registered on 18 June 1982.

Is AWW 354X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWW 354X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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