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A137 GPJ

1984 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,123 mi
Last recorded101,123 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1984 Renault R553,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA137 GPJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 101,123 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr by s/as rusted

rear no plate breaking down

rusted osf wing

showing signs of rust under bonnet osf

Pass 22 Sep 2006 101,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 99,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Oct 2005 99,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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A137 GPJ is a 1984 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 53,137 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A137 GPJ, 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 42 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A137 GPJ registered?

A137 GPJ is a 1984 Renault R5, first registered on 13 July 1984.

Is A137 GPJ safe to buy?

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