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JYW 652W

1981 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,184 mi
Last recorded12,184 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1981 Renault R562,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYW 652W
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 12,184 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 12,184 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 12,184 miles

extensive corrosion on underside

Pass 18 Jan 2012 1,284 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear iner wing corroded inside boot

Fail 6 Jan 2012 12,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear iner wing corroded inside boot

Pass 27 Jan 2011 10,914 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

general under body corrosion

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2011 10,914 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

general under body corrosion

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres starting to perish

general corrosion to front chassis

nearside rear axle bush slightly split

Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,906 miles

nearside rear axle bush slightly 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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JYW 652W is a 1981 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 62,040 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 JYW 652W, 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 45 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYW 652W registered?

JYW 652W is a 1981 Renault R5, first registered on 12 June 1981.

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