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YDL 205Y

1983 Renault Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

62,721 mi
Last recorded62,721 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Renault Motor Caravan85,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDL 205Y
MakeRenault
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,721 miles

osr sill corroded outside of presribed area

weld repairs undersealed

Fail 8 Jun 2012 62,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,782 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 61,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Radiator support member very rusty underside.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Sep 2008 61,263 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,901 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 54,901 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Renault Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,306 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,161
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
fog lamp not working 35
Registration plate lamp not working 33
position lamp(s) not working 32
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YDL 205Y is a 1983 Renault Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1983 Renault Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 85,706 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YDL 205Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Renault Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YDL 205Y registered?

YDL 205Y is a 1983 Renault Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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