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A150 EPV

1983 Renault R5

Gold Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,619 mi
Last recorded85,619 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA150 EPV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,619 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 85,619 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,509 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 85,509 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 84,592 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 84,458 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 83,486 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,648 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 82,608 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 81,953 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 80,918 miles

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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A150 EPV is a 1983 Renault R5 in Gold with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 62,378 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 A150 EPV, 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 43 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 A150 EPV?

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What year was A150 EPV registered?

A150 EPV is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A150 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A150 EPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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