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FAR 779Y

1982 Renault R5

Gold Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,016 mi
Last recorded41,016 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2006
Typical for 1982 Renault R548,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAR 779Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,016 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 41,009 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Dec 2005
Fail 9 Dec 2005 40,774 miles

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

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

both o/s and top n/s ball joint rubber boots split

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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FAR 779Y is a 1982 Renault R5 in Gold with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 FAR 779Y, 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

How do I check the history of FAR 779Y?

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What year was FAR 779Y registered?

FAR 779Y is a 1982 Renault R5, first registered on 9 November 1982.

Is FAR 779Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAR 779Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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