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A734 FDD

1983 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,549 mi
Last recorded69,549 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA734 FDD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,549 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 69,428 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 43,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,819 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 35,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 31,523 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 31,435 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A734 FDD is a 1983 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A734 FDD, 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 A734 FDD registered?

A734 FDD is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A734 FDD safe to buy?

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