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A14 BBT

1987 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,919 mi
Last recorded94,919 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 BBT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,919 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 102,072 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 101,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 99,960 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 99,721 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 99,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,868 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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A14 BBT is a 1987 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,058 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 A14 BBT, 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 39 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 A14 BBT registered?

A14 BBT is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 31 March 1987.

Is A14 BBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 BBT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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