MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle outer bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 1.9mm and perished across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mm and perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn outer bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen o/s/f washer jet misses screen (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle outer bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 1.9mm and perished across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mm and perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn outer bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various leaks on engine
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
various leaks on engine
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A601 TBW is a 1983 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1983 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 84,577 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 A601 TBW, 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 43 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A601 TBW registered?
A601 TBW is a 1983 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A601 TBW safe to buy?
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