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B416 NPB

1985 Renault 5

Red Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,493 mi
Last recorded71,493 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB416 NPB
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 71,493 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades starting to split

no rear seat belts fitted

rear number plate stained

Pass 18 Oct 2007 69,723 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 69,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

nearside rear jacking point corroded

offside front tyre worn close to limit and perished

rear number plate stained

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH INDICATOR CIRCUIT, WHILST CONDUCTING THE TEST THE INDICATORS FAILED TO OPERATE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.

clamp between the front exhaust pipe and centre section heavily corroded

engine undertray fitted

offside front brake wear indicator wire broken

offside front, both rear and spare tyres heavily perished

rear registration plate discolouring

spare tyre close to legal wear limit

Pass 19 Oct 2005 66,954 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 66,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

155/70 R13 75T FEDERAL.

Battery tray area corroded.

Engine oil leaks.

Engine under tray fitted.

Near side + off side rear brake backing plates corroded.

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake hose unions 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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B416 NPB is a 1985 Renault 5 in Red with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 62,364 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 B416 NPB, 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 41 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B416 NPB is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 22 May 1985.

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