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LHA 1V

1980 Renault R5

Gold Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,240 mi
Last recorded60,240 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Renault R533,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHA 1V
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 60,240 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 7 May 2016 60,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,742 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,287 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 58,788 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 57,748 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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LHA 1V is a 1980 Renault R5 in Gold with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 33,339 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 LHA 1V, 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 46 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LHA 1V registered?

LHA 1V is a 1980 Renault R5, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is LHA 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHA 1V 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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