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TUR 801W

1982 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1443cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,845 mi
Last recorded74,845 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Renault 563,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUR 801W
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,443cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 74,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,779 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Also has slight play (ADVISE REPLACEMENT) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 74,757 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,450 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,925 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 65,757 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,643 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,550 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,878 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,878 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,916 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,980 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,933 miles

STORED CAR

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,158 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,318 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,106 miles

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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TUR 801W is a 1982 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TUR 801W, 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 TUR 801W?

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What year was TUR 801W registered?

TUR 801W is a 1982 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is TUR 801W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUR 801W shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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