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B37 MPD

1985 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,882 mi
Last recorded17,882 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB37 MPD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 17,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 17,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 17,830 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 16,824 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,690 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2011 14,938 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 12,124 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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B37 MPD is a 1985 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B37 MPD, 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 B37 MPD registered?

B37 MPD is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is B37 MPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B37 MPD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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