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B601 KDL

1984 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,617 mi
Last recorded98,617 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1984 Renault R553,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB601 KDL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2009 98,617 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 98,617 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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B601 KDL is a 1984 Renault R5 in White 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 B601 KDL, 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 B601 KDL registered?

B601 KDL is a 1984 Renault R5, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B601 KDL safe to buy?

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