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MOR 972Y

1983 Renault R5

Red Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,201 mi
Last recorded75,201 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOR 972Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 75,201 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 73,277 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 71,842 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 69,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,884 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 64,036 miles

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,576 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear shock seems worn

Fail 11 Nov 2013 60,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear shock seems worn

possible brake fluid leak from offside rear brake

Pass 17 Nov 2012 56,977 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,570 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all inner wings undersealed

int creak from steering column

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front brake disc deteriorated

previous repairs,paint and underseal

rear brake compensating valve area damp

slight bind on both rear brakes

slight low effort,nearside rear footbrake

underside heavy underseal

Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,469 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake calipers stained

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front door int stiff

nearside front indicator slightly impaired

nearside rear numberplate lamp slightly impaired

rear foglamp slightly impaired

steering noise (attention required)

underside completly unersealed

vehicle has been stood

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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MOR 972Y is a 1983 Renault R5 in Red with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MOR 972Y, 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 MOR 972Y registered?

MOR 972Y is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 7 March 1983.

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