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SME 388Y

1982 Renault 5

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,974 mi
Last recorded17,974 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 Renault 563,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSME 388Y
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,974 miles

corrosion around battery tray

Fail 29 Oct 2007 17,974 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion around battery tray

Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front chassis becoming corroded

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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SME 388Y is a 1982 Renault 5 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 63,302 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SME 388Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 44 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SME 388Y registered?

SME 388Y is a 1982 Renault 5, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is SME 388Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SME 388Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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