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UMO 715Y

1983 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,234 mi
Last recorded37,234 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMO 715Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,234 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 37,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,193 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,853 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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UMO 715Y is a 1983 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMO 715Y, 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 UMO 715Y?

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What year was UMO 715Y registered?

UMO 715Y is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is UMO 715Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMO 715Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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