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CPA 734Y

1983 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,440 mi
Last recorded124,440 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPA 734Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 124,440 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 124,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly corroded

lots of underseal on underside

Fail 25 Jun 2015 124,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly corroded

lots of underseal on underside

Pass 5 Apr 2006 121,974 miles

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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CPA 734Y is a 1983 Renault R5 in White 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 CPA 734Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CPA 734Y?

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What year was CPA 734Y registered?

CPA 734Y is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is CPA 734Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPA 734Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CPA 734Y have outstanding finance?

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