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B720 KWP

1985 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,861 mi
Last recorded40,861 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB720 KWP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 40,861 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 35,742 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 31,859 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,450 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly and rear (3.7.B.6b)

slight rusted beneath the car

Pass 10 Dec 2014 18,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,882 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 17,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyre walls perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,686 miles

all 4 tyre walls perished

Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,538 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,349 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing to various degrees, nearside front quite bad inner edge

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,209 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,066 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,891 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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B720 KWP is a 1985 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B720 KWP, 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 B720 KWP registered?

B720 KWP is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 18 April 1985.

Is B720 KWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B720 KWP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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