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A39 HRN

1983 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,910 mi
Last recorded50,910 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA39 HRN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 50,910 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,053 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 50,053 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2012 49,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 47,834 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,834 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 40,815 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,194 miles

o/s park brake sticking slightly / slight wear in steering rack / crossion in non perscribed areas

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,762 miles

corrosion in non perscribed areas

Fail 1 Aug 2007 33,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in non perscribed areas

Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,592 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 32,591 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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A39 HRN is a 1983 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A39 HRN, 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 A39 HRN?

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What year was A39 HRN registered?

A39 HRN is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 19 August 1983.

Is A39 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A39 HRN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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