MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front fog lights inop.
Nearside headlight beam pattern poor.
Reverse lights inop.
Unable to check sills for corrosion due to plastic mouldings fitted.
All 4 brake discs corroded.
Both front flexi brake pipes cut/perished.
Both inner sills corroded.
Both outer sills not checked due to plastic covers.
Nearside rear brake nipple snapped off.
Offside front inner arch corroded by subframe mount.
Subframe damaged/welded.
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
All 4 brake discs corroded.
Both front flexi brake pipes cut/perished.
Both inner sills corroded.
Both outer sills not checked due to plastic covers.
Nearside rear brake nipple snapped off.
Offside front inner arch corroded by subframe mount.
Subframe damaged/welded.
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A14 DPF is a 1989 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1989 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 75,565 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 DPF, 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 37 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A14 DPF registered?
A14 DPF is a 1989 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is A14 DPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for A14 DPF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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