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B500 AFE

1984 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,236 mi
Last recorded126,236 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1984 Renault R553,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 AFE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2006 126,236 miles

general underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some perishing to all suspension rubber bushs

Pass 29 Jul 2005 123,643 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

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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B500 AFE is a 1984 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 53,137 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 B500 AFE, 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 42 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B500 AFE registered?

B500 AFE is a 1984 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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