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A451 PYA

1983 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,092 mi
Last recorded79,092 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA451 PYA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,092 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,538 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,113 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,315 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 77,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 76,477 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 76,354 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 76,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A451 PYA is a 1983 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A451 PYA, 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 A451 PYA?

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What year was A451 PYA registered?

A451 PYA is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 11 October 1983.

Is A451 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A451 PYA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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