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BYJ 275Y

1983 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,093 mi
Last recorded89,093 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 Renault 584,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYJ 275Y
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 88,708 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,820 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,231 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 85,293 miles

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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BYJ 275Y is a 1983 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 84,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYJ 275Y, 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 43 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYJ 275Y registered?

BYJ 275Y is a 1983 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is BYJ 275Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYJ 275Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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