Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1982 Renault 20 Ts Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1982 Renault 20 Ts Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1982 Renault 20 Ts Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1982 Renault 20 Ts Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault 20 Ts Auto (1982)

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1982 Renault 20 Ts Auto

CarHunch has 267 1982 Renault 20 Ts Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1982 Renault 20 Ts Auto doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Renault vehicles below.

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Got a specific Renault 20 Ts Auto you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 1982 Renault 20 TS Auto doesn't appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so we can't compare its pass rates or failure patterns against the UK average. This is typical for cars of this age—they're either no longer in regular use, exempt from testing, or recorded under different administrative systems that aren't captured here.

What we do know is that 267 examples of this model are registered in the UK, suggesting a small but dedicated survivor community. If you're considering one, focus on the car's documented service history and condition rather than MOT statistics; at 40+ years old, mechanical soundness and originality matter far more than national pass-rate benchmarks. Get a pre-purchase inspection from a classic car specialist familiar with 1980s Renaults, and verify that any test records held locally show consistent passes over recent years.

MOT statistics not available

We have 267 1982 Renault 20 Ts Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 1982 Renault 20 Ts Auto

Based on MOT data from 267 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,819 Renault 20 Ts Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 31.4%

2,144

Gold 18.3%

1,247

Green 15.1%

1,029

Grey 14.7%

999

White 9.4%

644

Brown 4.7%

321

Black 2.9%

200

Silver 1.3%

Beige 1.1%

Red 1.1%

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