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A305 LCL

1983 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,999 mi
Last recorded50,999 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA305 LCL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 50,999 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear foot brake efforts low

Pass 22 Apr 2022 50,938 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 49,423 miles

Gear selector held on by a wing and a prayer

Lower brake reading on N/S/R needs attention

slight engine oil leaks various

Pass 11 Mar 2019 496,078 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 49,696 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,493 miles

Nearside Front steering rack rod inner ball joint , play.

Nearside Rear service brake low on efficiency- / compare offside rear.

Offside Front lower arm ball joint dust cover badly cracking ,marginal pass, should replace a.s.a.p

Offside Front wheel bearing seems to be noisy should replace. /or corroded brake discs, and pads.

bothside front head lamp lights output slightly reduced.

bothside front top wishbone ball joints dust covers cracking, should replace.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 46,473 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

offside front lower arm ball joint boot split but retaining grease

rear brakes effort poor

Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,357 miles

Offside Front Lower ball jiont boot split.

Play in steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,646 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 40,445 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 40,445 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,389 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 40,389 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,210 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 39,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,568 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 39,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 39,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,248 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,820 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 38,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 38,165 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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A305 LCL is a 1983 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A305 LCL, 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.

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A305 LCL is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 30 November 1983.

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