MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HVJ 97X is a 1982 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HVJ 97X, 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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How do I check the history of HVJ 97X?
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What year was HVJ 97X registered?
HVJ 97X is a 1982 Renault R5, first registered on 24 March 1982.
Is HVJ 97X safe to buy?
The MOT history for HVJ 97X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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