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A601 TBW

1983 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,136 mi
Last recorded192,136 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Renault 584,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA601 TBW
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 192,136 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 190,024 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 185,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 173,181 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 173,181 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 164,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 149,934 miles

various leaks on engine

Fail 2 Jul 2019 149,934 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 143,238 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 143,238 miles

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?

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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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.

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