MOT Status
Mileage
79,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BOY 846Y is a 1982 Renault R5 in White with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 BOY 846Y, 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 BOY 846Y registered?
BOY 846Y is a 1982 Renault R5, first registered on 5 November 1982.
Is BOY 846Y safe to buy?
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