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TPF 455X

1982 Renault 5

Purple Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,604 mi
Last recorded44,604 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1982 Renault 563,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPF 455X
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,604 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,604 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 44,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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TPF 455X is a 1982 Renault 5 in Purple with a 1,237cc 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 TPF 455X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TPF 455X?

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What year was TPF 455X registered?

TPF 455X is a 1982 Renault 5, first registered on 12 February 1982.

Is TPF 455X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPF 455X 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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