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A946 BKU

1983 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,795 mi
Last recorded88,795 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA946 BKU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,795 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle under sealed

Fail 1 Feb 2018 88,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,765 miles

battery held in by ziptie but secure

brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,743 miles

battery help by ziptie but secure

brake pipes coated in underseal

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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A946 BKU is a 1983 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A946 BKU, 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 A946 BKU registered?

A946 BKU is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 11 October 1983.

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