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FLE 691Y

1983 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,275 mi
Last recorded103,275 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Renault 584,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 691Y
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 103,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 99,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 95,472 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 95,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,391 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,340 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 92,319 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 89,412 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 89,343 miles

Front Position lamp not working & rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam & offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,406 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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FLE 691Y is a 1983 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FLE 691Y, 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

How do I check the history of FLE 691Y?

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What year was FLE 691Y registered?

FLE 691Y is a 1983 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is FLE 691Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 691Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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