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B508 FTU

1985 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,950 mi
Last recorded117,950 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB508 FTU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 117,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2021 117,950 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 115,362 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 110,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,509 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,227 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 82,044 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 82,024 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,096 miles

Nearside rear foot and handbrake efforts lag

Pass 30 Apr 2008 74,979 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 74,979 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine overheating.Cooling fan not operating

Pass 30 Nov 2006 65,153 miles

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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B508 FTU is a 1985 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B508 FTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B508 FTU registered?

B508 FTU is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 16 April 1985.

Is B508 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B508 FTU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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