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B621 GNJ

1984 Renault R5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,097 mi
Last recorded47,097 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Renault R553,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB621 GNJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 47,097 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 47,084 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 46,845 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 46,828 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 46,645 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 45,745 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,980 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,467 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 41,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,095 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 41,094 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,843 miles

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

ns wiper blade worn

rear exhaust mounting breaking up

slight play nsr hub

Fail 16 Oct 2009 35,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,329 miles

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

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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B621 GNJ is a 1984 Renault R5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B621 GNJ, 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 B621 GNJ registered?

B621 GNJ is a 1984 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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