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B289 VSP

1984 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,068 mi
Last recorded23,068 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Renault R553,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB289 VSP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 23,068 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 22,592 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 front suspension 'ball joint' rubber gaiters deteriorating

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,529 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,375 miles

battery insecure

both track rod end dust covers starting to perish

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover starting to perish

o/s/f tyre outer wall starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,975 miles

both track rod ends dust covers starting to perish

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover starting to perish

o.s/front tyre outer wall starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,798 miles

n/s/f lower susp ball joint dust cover starting to deterioate

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,525 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,116 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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B289 VSP is a 1984 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1984 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 53,137 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 B289 VSP, 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 42 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B289 VSP registered?

B289 VSP is a 1984 Renault R5, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B289 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B289 VSP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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