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A835 OEL

1983 Renault R5

Brown Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,422 mi
Last recorded51,422 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA835 OEL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,422 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,255 miles

Unable to see any engine components due to vehicle design and engine covers

Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,852 miles

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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A835 OEL is a 1983 Renault R5 in Brown with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A835 OEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A835 OEL registered?

A835 OEL is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A835 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A835 OEL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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