MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,475 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
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KNM 688Y is a 1983 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KNM 688Y, 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 KNM 688Y registered?
KNM 688Y is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 29 June 1983.
Is KNM 688Y safe to buy?
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