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MYV 489X

1982 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,560 mi
Last recorded32,560 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Renault R548,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYV 489X
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2016 32,560 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2016 32,560 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,497 miles

Oil leak

exhaust fouling body

hazard light switch loose

slight noise on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jun 2014 27,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 25,319 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,102 miles

Front chassis starting to rust

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear chassis starting to rust

Fail 13 Jun 2012 25,100 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Front chassis starting to rust

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear chassis starting to rust

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,014 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 25,007 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,976 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 24,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,697 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 24,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MYV 489X is a 1982 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MYV 489X, 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 MYV 489X registered?

MYV 489X is a 1982 Renault R5, first registered on 30 June 1982.

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