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B30 HFT

1985 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,316 mi
Last recorded55,316 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB30 HFT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

various areas of vehicle structure are corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2008 54,283 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,283 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 53,705 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,705 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 52,947 miles

varios of vehicle are rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2006 52,947 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

varios of vehicle are rusty

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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B30 HFT is a 1985 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B30 HFT, 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 B30 HFT registered?

B30 HFT is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 5 March 1985.

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