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LPU 293Y

1983 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,278 mi
Last recorded23,278 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPU 293Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 23,278 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,144 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 20,140 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,753 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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LPU 293Y is a 1983 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LPU 293Y, 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 LPU 293Y registered?

LPU 293Y is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is LPU 293Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPU 293Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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