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A21 ATK

1987 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,435 mi
Last recorded49,435 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 ATK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2023 49,435 miles

Brake pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 3 Oct 2020 49,420 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 49,385 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 49,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 49,274 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,260 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,051 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,238 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,192 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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A21 ATK is a 1987 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,058 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 A21 ATK, 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 39 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A21 ATK registered?

A21 ATK is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 24 June 1987.

Is A21 ATK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 ATK shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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