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B403 VSN

1984 Renault 5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

50,656 mi
Last recorded50,656 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1984 Renault 559,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB403 VSN
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2022 50,656 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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B403 VSN is a 1984 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1984 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,137 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B403 VSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B403 VSN registered?

B403 VSN is a 1984 Renault 5, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B403 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B403 VSN shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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