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EVS 87Y

1982 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,273 mi
Last recorded11,273 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Renault R548,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVS 87Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,273 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 111,835 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

slight damage to n/s front sidelight

Fail 19 Apr 2010 111,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

exhaust becoming corroded

slight damage to n/s front sidelight

Pass 5 May 2009 110,874 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 110,853 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 110,130 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 110,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 107,591 miles

hand brake effort o/o becoming low

handbrake cable n/s showing some deteration

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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EVS 87Y is a 1982 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EVS 87Y, 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 EVS 87Y registered?

EVS 87Y is a 1982 Renault R5, first registered on 20 October 1982.

Is EVS 87Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVS 87Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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