Renault Unknown (1981)
1981 Renault Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 2,769 1981 Renault Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
We have 2,769 1981 Renault Unknown vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1981 Renault Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Renault Unknown
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (79%) | 2,193 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Diesel (21%) | 576 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1981 Renault Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1981 Renault Unknown vehicles fall between 73,958 and 73,958 miles.
Most Common MOT Issues — 1981 Renault Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50%
Oil leak ()
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50%
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undersealed
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50%
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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50%
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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50%
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1981. Counts include advisories and failures.
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