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A373 EMY

1984 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,464 mi
Last recorded58,464 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1984 Renault R553,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA373 EMY
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,464 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 57,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,111 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 56,111 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,517 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 54,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,775 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,051 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,331 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,671 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 51,032 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 51,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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A373 EMY is a 1984 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A373 EMY, 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 A373 EMY registered?

A373 EMY is a 1984 Renault R5, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A373 EMY safe to buy?

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