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FFA 141Y

1983 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,950 mi
Last recorded20,950 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFA 141Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 May 2012 20,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,945 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,937 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,926 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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FFA 141Y is a 1983 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FFA 141Y, 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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How do I check the history of FFA 141Y?

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What year was FFA 141Y registered?

FFA 141Y is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 20 July 1983.

Is FFA 141Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFA 141Y shows 7 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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