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XPY 616Y

1983 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,188 mi
Last recorded100,188 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Renault R562,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPY 616Y
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,188 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 100,170 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 100,105 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 100,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure pipe on to brake calipar (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 99,897 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 99,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,750 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 99,145 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 98,563 miles

Slight play nsf steering arm

Pass 15 May 2010 97,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear caliper sticking slightly

Fail 15 May 2010 97,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear caliper sticking slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2009 96,036 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 95,036 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 95,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 94,485 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 92,806 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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XPY 616Y is a 1983 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XPY 616Y, 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

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What year was XPY 616Y registered?

XPY 616Y is a 1983 Renault R5, first registered on 12 January 1983.

Is XPY 616Y safe to buy?

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