MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near load sensor (3.6.B.2c)
under vehicle under sealed
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
battery held in by ziptie but secure
brake pipes coated in underseal
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.
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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.
Is A946 BKU safe to buy?
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