MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
ns wiper blade poor action.slight rear brake imbalance.fuel cap seal perishing.small amount of corrosion on os outer sill panel.
headlight adjusters weak
ns outer cv boot pinholed.os outer cv boot cracked
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A517 SGO is a 1983 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 A517 SGO, 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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What year was A517 SGO registered?
A517 SGO is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 29 September 1983.
Is A517 SGO safe to buy?
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