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A948 SYH

1984 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,371 mi
Last recorded69,371 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Renault 559,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA948 SYH
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 69,371 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 69,292 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 68,451 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,343 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,817 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,739 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 67,739 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,239 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 67,239 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 66,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,922 miles

nsr wheel rim inner edge slight buckle

slight blow from front of exhaust manifold area

Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,155 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 63,512 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 63,512 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 61,686 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 61,682 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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A948 SYH is a 1984 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1984 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,137 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A948 SYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A948 SYH registered?

A948 SYH is a 1984 Renault 5, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is A948 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A948 SYH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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