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B331 JAB

1985 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,269 mi
Last recorded34,269 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB331 JAB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 34,269 miles

Central Rear Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 34,148 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 34,099 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 34,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,800 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 33,800 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,267 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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B331 JAB is a 1985 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B331 JAB, 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 B331 JAB registered?

B331 JAB is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 6 February 1985.

Is B331 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B331 JAB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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