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A915 AEC

1983 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,080 mi
Last recorded131,080 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA915 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 131,080 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 131,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 125,823 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 125,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 120,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A915 AEC is a 1983 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A915 AEC, 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 A915 AEC registered?

A915 AEC is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A915 AEC safe to buy?

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