MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,599 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall perished
Offside Rear Inner sidewall perished
both front fogs not working
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
battery clamp missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
battery clamp missing
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
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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