MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BAD 559Y is a 1982 Renault 5, first registered on 29 October 1982.
Is BAD 559Y safe to buy?
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