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A990 VGT

1984 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,113 mi
Last recorded85,113 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Renault R553,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA990 VGT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,113 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,726 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,063 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 82,893 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 82,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A990 VGT is a 1984 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 53,137 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 A990 VGT, 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 42 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A990 VGT registered?

A990 VGT is a 1984 Renault R5, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A990 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A990 VGT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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