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B279 DGP

1985 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,253 mi
Last recorded100,253 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB279 DGP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 100,253 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 100,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 99,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 99,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 99,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2018 99,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested due to heavy corrosion (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Unable to raise rear of vehicle due to jacking areas heavily corroded! Unable to test rear tyres, rear wheel bearings and rear suspension components.

Various areas of corrosion on vehicle including areas filled with filler!!

Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,748 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 98,415 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 98,142 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 97,683 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 97,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 97,240 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 97,240 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 96,174 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 96,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 95,787 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 94,867 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 94,867 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 94,867 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2008 94,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 93,012 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 93,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE REAR CHASSIE LEG HEAVLY COVERED IN COSMETIC MATERIALS. † †ALSO IN OFF SIDE REAR INNER SILLS. † †FRONT FLEXI HOSES PERISHED. † †FRONT ANTIE ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED.

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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B279 DGP is a 1985 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B279 DGP, 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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B279 DGP is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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