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TYC 920W

1980 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,711 mi
Last recorded36,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 Renault R533,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYC 920W
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,711 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion o/s/f inner arch within 30cm of suspension mounting

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery tray corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,984 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 31,984 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,922 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 29,922 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,874 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 28,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,840 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,095 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 26,936 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 26,936 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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TYC 920W is a 1980 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYC 920W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TYC 920W registered?

TYC 920W is a 1980 Renault R5, first registered on 15 October 1980.

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