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BAD 559Y

1982 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,574 mi
Last recorded109,574 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Renault 563,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 559Y
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 109,574 miles

Both front antiroll bar link bushes worn

Both front flexi brake hoses perished

Most front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leaks noted from the engine

Steering rack worn

Underneath and body generally corroded and rusty

o/s/r lower shock absorber bush worn

Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,562 miles

Ignition switch is poor in operation

f/o/s ball joint rubber is badly perished

f/o/s outer c/v boot is badly perished

front discs are rusty

metal brake pipes are rusty in places

oil leaks

seat belts are mouldy

spare tyre has a nail in tread

underside is generally very rusty in places in places esp sills inner wings and rear chassis section

Fail 30 Jun 2020 109,562 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened at inner mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At top suspension mounting / battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard lights are not working

Metal brake pipes are rusty in places

Offside Front Top of sill is corroded and holed

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre is flat ,perished and nail in tread

f/n/s brake is giving a lower reading

f/n/s brake is very rusty (heavy surface)

oil leaks

rear brakes are binding (slight)

underside generally very rusty in places esp sills

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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BAD 559Y is a 1982 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 63,302 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAD 559Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 44 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAD 559Y registered?

BAD 559Y is a 1982 Renault 5, first registered on 29 October 1982.

Is BAD 559Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAD 559Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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