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B579 ORT

1985 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,361 mi
Last recorded33,361 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB579 ORT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,361 miles

a lot of effort needed on footbrake to get a reasonable reading on front brakes

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2008 33,361 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

a lot of effort needed on footbrake to get a reasonable reading on front brakes

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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B579 ORT is a 1985 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B579 ORT, 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 B579 ORT registered?

B579 ORT is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is B579 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B579 ORT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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