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GFE 315Y

1982 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,339 mi
Last recorded50,339 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1982 Renault R548,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFE 315Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 50,339 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,245 miles

Body repairs to rear sills

Rear seat belts removed

Rear shock absorbers little damping effect

Fail 16 Dec 2016 49,245 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Weak substandard mounting bracket (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Weak substandard mounting bracket (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Body repairs to rear sills

Rear shock absorbers little damping effect

Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,150 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 47,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 27 May 2015 47,147 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded

slight exhaust blow front

Pass 29 May 2014 45,051 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 45,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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GFE 315Y is a 1982 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GFE 315Y, 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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GFE 315Y is a 1982 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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