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B474 TNG

1985 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,382 mi
Last recorded32,382 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB474 TNG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 32,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 31,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2018 31,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 30,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 30,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (has been greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust down pipe deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2016 29,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (has been greased) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust down pipe deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,764 miles

all tyres perishing

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,301 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,325 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,778 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,890 miles

rear wiper not working

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 27 Apr 2009 21,890 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper not working

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,059 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 21,053 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 20,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,352 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B474 TNG is a 1985 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B474 TNG, 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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B474 TNG is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 21 February 1985.

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