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A566 JFV

1983 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,506 mi
Last recorded63,506 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA566 JFV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,506 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,584 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 62,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A566 JFV is a 1983 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A566 JFV, 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 A566 JFV registered?

A566 JFV is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 18 August 1983.

Is A566 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A566 JFV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A566 JFV have outstanding finance?

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