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A691 MJT

1984 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

40,690 mi
Last recorded40,690 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1984 Renault 559,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA691 MJT
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 40,690 miles

rear brakes advisory

Fail 21 Jan 2009 40,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 3 Jan 2009 40,611 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,015 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 36,015 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 29,873 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 29,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R wheel not mounted centrally on hub.

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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A691 MJT is a 1984 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A691 MJT, 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 A691 MJT registered?

A691 MJT is a 1984 Renault 5, first registered on 28 June 1984.

Is A691 MJT safe to buy?

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