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B138 GFE

1985 Renault R5

Red Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

107,512 mi
Last recorded107,512 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2005
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB138 GFE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2005 107,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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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B138 GFE is a 1985 Renault R5 in Red with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1985 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 65,463 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 B138 GFE, 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 41 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B138 GFE registered?

B138 GFE is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 12 June 1985.

Is B138 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B138 GFE shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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