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JKM 652Y

1983 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

204,642 mi
Last recorded204,642 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 652Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 204,642 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 204,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 204,185 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 203,733 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 203,575 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 203,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 203,398 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 203,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 201,727 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2017 197,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 193,891 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 193,801 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 15,565 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 192,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 190,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 189,813 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 189,651 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 189,045 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 189,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 188,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 188,243 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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JKM 652Y is a 1983 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JKM 652Y, 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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What year was JKM 652Y registered?

JKM 652Y is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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