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A799 BKU

1983 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,674 mi
Last recorded143,674 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 Renault 584,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA799 BKU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 143,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 143,640 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 143,640 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 142,969 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 142,969 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2017 142,922 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 142,921 miles

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 ()

Fail 24 May 2017 142,543 miles

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.

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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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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A799 BKU is a 1983 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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