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A92 MGS

1983 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

37,196 mi
Last recorded37,196 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA92 MGS
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2006 37,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 36,400 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 36,398 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A92 MGS is a 1983 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A92 MGS, 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 A92 MGS registered?

A92 MGS is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A92 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A92 MGS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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