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MGF 479Y

1982 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,599 mi
Last recorded21,599 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Renault R548,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGF 479Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 21,599 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls has groove worn into them

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Aug 2022 21,599 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls has groove worn into them

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2021 21,599 miles

Cover fitted to center of vehicle on underside

Front foglights inoperative

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished and has a small grove worn into outer side wall

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Rev counter inoperative

Pass 30 Jul 2020 21,599 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly and has a groove worn into sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly

rev counter inoperative

Pass 31 Jul 2019 21,600 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Inner sidewall perished

both front fogs not working

Fail 29 Jul 2019 21,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Inner sidewall perished

both front fogs not working

Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,229 miles

battery clamp missing

Fail 25 Aug 2017 21,229 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

battery clamp missing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,190 miles

Cover fitted to underside of vehicle in center

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear lower sill edge corroded but not excessive

Fail 23 Jun 2016 21,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cover fitted to underside of vehicle in center

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear lower sill edge corroded but not excessive

Slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,601 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 20,601 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,407 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 18,811 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,635 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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MGF 479Y is a 1982 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGF 479Y, 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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What year was MGF 479Y registered?

MGF 479Y is a 1982 Renault R5, first registered on 17 November 1982.

Is MGF 479Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGF 479Y shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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