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ODG 937W

1980 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,395 mi
Last recorded33,395 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Renault R533,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODG 937W
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 33,395 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2019 33,395 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,390 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 33,377 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion through out vehicle

surface corrosion to os ns outer sills

Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,352 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all body arches corroded

not all brake pipes visible

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,326 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front inner arches/wings corroded

both rear inner arches corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2012 33,326 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front inner arches/wings corroded

both rear inner arches corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,278 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

very slight play front bearings

Fail 9 Nov 2011 33,277 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

very slight play front bearings

Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,215 miles

n/s/f inner sill has a hole in but not within prescribed area

o/s/f inner sill has a hole in but not within a prescribed area

Fail 16 Nov 2010 33,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f inner sill has a hole in but not within prescribed area

o/s/f inner sill has a hole in but not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,150 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 33,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,112 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,032 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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ODG 937W is a 1980 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ODG 937W, 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 ODG 937W registered?

ODG 937W is a 1980 Renault R5, first registered on 1 December 1980.

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