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URX 753Y

1983 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,652 mi
Last recorded38,652 miles
Recorded on16 May 2006
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURX 753Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2006 38,652 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 38,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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URX 753Y is a 1983 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 URX 753Y, 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.

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What year was URX 753Y registered?

URX 753Y is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 9 June 1983.

Is URX 753Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for URX 753Y 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.

Does URX 753Y have outstanding finance?

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