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B451 KJB

1985 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,026 mi
Last recorded82,026 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB451 KJB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,026 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 82,026 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,867 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 79,867 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,147 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,407 miles

n/s inner cv gaiter leaking gearbox oil

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2008 72,177 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,177 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,681 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,052 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 65,052 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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B451 KJB is a 1985 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B451 KJB, 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 B451 KJB registered?

B451 KJB is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 22 July 1985.

Is B451 KJB safe to buy?

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