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PGP 473Y

1983 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,365 mi
Last recorded46,365 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGP 473Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,365 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 44,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,613 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,530 miles

Coolant leaks

Exhaust fouls bodywork

Oil leaks

Parking brake cable fouls rear anti roll bar

Fail 12 Sep 2015 44,530 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Coolant leaks

Exhaust fouls bodywork

Oil leaks

Parking brake cable fouls rear anti roll bar

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,437 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 44,342 miles

Front and Rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use.

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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PGP 473Y is a 1983 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PGP 473Y, 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 PGP 473Y registered?

PGP 473Y is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is PGP 473Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGP 473Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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