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A818 KOY

1984 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,357 mi
Last recorded109,357 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1984 Renault 559,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA818 KOY
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2009 109,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in steering rack

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

footbrake pedal anti-slip provision wearing smooth

impact damage to offside door

nearside (inside boot) side panel holed and corroded

nearside front floor pan heavily corroding and starting to become weak

offside front tyre wearing low and perished

offside rear tyre heavily perished

rear exhaust cotton reel rubber mount broken but exhaust still secure

road tax currently displayed on vehicle has expired

Pass 14 Sep 2007 118,951 miles

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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A818 KOY is a 1984 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A818 KOY, 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 A818 KOY registered?

A818 KOY is a 1984 Renault 5, first registered on 18 July 1984.

Is A818 KOY safe to buy?

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