MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak ()
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside park brake cable damaged
Offside park brake cable incorrectly routed
Rear brake hoses / pipes poorly secured
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A799 BKU is a 1983 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A799 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 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 A799 BKU registered?
A799 BKU is a 1983 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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