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DWC 363X

1982 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,757 mi
Last recorded23,757 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1982 Renault R548,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWC 363X
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 23,757 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,529 miles

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 22,470 miles

1.o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to perrish

Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,208 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 22,205 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,979 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 21,977 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low. 3. Slight binding on nearside rear brake.

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,762 miles

1. o/s front wing becoming insecure at rear lower edge. 2. Front exhaust mounting broken. 3. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 4. n/s front door trim becoming insecure, ok at time of test.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,968 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2008 19,052 miles

1.slight bind on n/s/r brake

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 18,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 18,304 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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DWC 363X is a 1982 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DWC 363X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DWC 363X registered?

DWC 363X is a 1982 Renault R5, first registered on 25 June 1982.

Is DWC 363X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWC 363X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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