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LHM 487X

1981 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,045 mi
Last recorded69,045 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1981 Renault R562,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHM 487X
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,045 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 69,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play to offside steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,040 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 62,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,394 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 53,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,394 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f steering rack track rod has slight play

o/s/f steering rack track rod has slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2008 53,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f steering rack track rod has slight play

o/s/f steering rack track rod has slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 51,808 miles

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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LHM 487X is a 1981 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LHM 487X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LHM 487X registered?

LHM 487X is a 1981 Renault R5, first registered on 15 October 1981.

Is LHM 487X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHM 487X shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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