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PYE 244Y

1983 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,030 mi
Last recorded73,030 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYE 244Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,030 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,576 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,147 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 71,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,810 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,182 miles

nearside parking brake giving minumum brake effort

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,081 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 70,002 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,885 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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PYE 244Y is a 1983 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PYE 244Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PYE 244Y?

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What year was PYE 244Y registered?

PYE 244Y is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 30 March 1983.

Is PYE 244Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYE 244Y shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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