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EYB 273Y

1982 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,662 mi
Last recorded13,662 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1982 Renault R548,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYB 273Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 13,662 miles

front brake calipers and discs corroded

nsr service brake has slightly low readings

Fail 2 Nov 2010 13,662 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake calipers and discs corroded

nsr service brake has slightly low readings

rubber petrol pipes perishing

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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EYB 273Y is a 1982 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EYB 273Y, 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 EYB 273Y registered?

EYB 273Y is a 1982 Renault R5, first registered on 23 August 1982.

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