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BRK 153Y

1982 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,100 mi
Last recorded51,100 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Renault R548,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRK 153Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2022 51,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 51,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,100 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,100 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,100 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,100 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,100 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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BRK 153Y is a 1982 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BRK 153Y, 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 BRK 153Y registered?

BRK 153Y is a 1982 Renault R5, first registered on 3 November 1982.

Is BRK 153Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRK 153Y shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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