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VCL 632X

1981 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,330 mi
Last recorded29,330 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2006
Typical for 1981 Renault R562,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCL 632X
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2006 29,330 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 29,171 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 29,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side rear & near side front wheel bearings not teseted, due to brake bind

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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VCL 632X is a 1981 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCL 632X, 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

How do I check the history of VCL 632X?

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What year was VCL 632X registered?

VCL 632X is a 1981 Renault R5, first registered on 13 August 1981.

Is VCL 632X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCL 632X 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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