MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RLE 383W is a 1980 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RLE 383W, 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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How do I check the history of RLE 383W?
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What year was RLE 383W registered?
RLE 383W is a 1980 Renault R5, first registered on 1 December 1980.
Is RLE 383W safe to buy?
The MOT history for RLE 383W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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