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HUY 88T

1978 Renault R5

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,109 mi
Last recorded20,109 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUY 88T
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,109 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 19 Jun 2008 20,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,983 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,807 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 19,626 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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HUY 88T is a 1978 Renault R5 in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HUY 88T, 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 48 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HUY 88T registered?

HUY 88T is a 1978 Renault R5, first registered on 11 August 1978.

Is HUY 88T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUY 88T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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