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A988 JTT

1983 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

35,821 mi
Last recorded35,821 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA988 JTT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2006 35,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 35,339 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 35,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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A988 JTT 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 A988 JTT, 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 A988 JTT registered?

A988 JTT is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 28 September 1983.

Is A988 JTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A988 JTT 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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