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UBJ 106X

1981 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,511 mi
Last recorded45,511 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1981 Renault R562,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBJ 106X
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,511 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 45,499 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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UBJ 106X is a 1981 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBJ 106X, 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.

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What year was UBJ 106X registered?

UBJ 106X is a 1981 Renault R5, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is UBJ 106X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBJ 106X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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