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TMO 571Y

1983 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,617 mi
Last recorded10,617 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMO 571Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,617 miles

near side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,617 miles

play in rack n/s/f

Fail 19 Nov 2008 10,617 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in rack n/s/f

Pass 17 Jan 2007 10,617 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 10,617 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 10,617 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 10,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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TMO 571Y is a 1983 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 TMO 571Y, 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 TMO 571Y?

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What year was TMO 571Y registered?

TMO 571Y is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 26 January 1983.

Is TMO 571Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMO 571Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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