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SMX 714X

1981 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,349 mi
Last recorded41,349 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMX 714X
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,349 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 41,349 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 1 Sep 2005 41,039 miles

Centre Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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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SMX 714X is a 1981 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 SMX 714X, 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 45 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SMX 714X?

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What year was SMX 714X registered?

SMX 714X is a 1981 Renault 5, first registered on 14 December 1981.

Is SMX 714X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMX 714X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SMX 714X have outstanding finance?

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