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SMX 740X

1981 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,906 mi
Last recorded48,906 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1981 Renault R562,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMX 740X
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 48,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,440 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 46,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,149 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 46,149 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 44,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 41,904 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,440 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,335 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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SMX 740X is a 1981 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 62,040 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 SMX 740X, 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 45 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMX 740X registered?

SMX 740X is a 1981 Renault R5, first registered on 2 December 1981.

Is SMX 740X safe to buy?

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