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B16 PNO

1989 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,933 mi
Last recorded80,933 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 PNO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2006 80,933 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 80,933 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B16 PNO is a 1989 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,477 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 B16 PNO, 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 37 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 PNO registered?

B16 PNO is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is B16 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 PNO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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