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A690 BKU

1984 Renault 5

Maroon Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,196 mi
Last recorded27,196 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1984 Renault 559,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA690 BKU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 27,196 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 26,678 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 26,678 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A690 BKU is a 1984 Renault 5 in Maroon with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A690 BKU, 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 A690 BKU registered?

A690 BKU is a 1984 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A690 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A690 BKU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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