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A526 JRF

1984 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,108 mi
Last recorded25,108 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1984 Renault 559,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA526 JRF
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2007 25,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,951 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 24,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 24,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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A526 JRF is a 1984 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,137 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A526 JRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A526 JRF registered?

A526 JRF is a 1984 Renault 5, first registered on 6 January 1984.

Is A526 JRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A526 JRF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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