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B664 DGA

1985 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,224 mi
Last recorded130,224 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB664 DGA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 130,224 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 130,065 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 130,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 129,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 129,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 129,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 129,482 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 129,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 129,071 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 128,975 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 128,966 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy surface corrosion on front subframe and suspension arms.

rear axle mounting bracket bolts corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2008 128,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2007 128,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B664 DGA is a 1985 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B664 DGA, 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 B664 DGA registered?

B664 DGA is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 10 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B664 DGA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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