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B805 VPW

1985 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,733 mi
Last recorded113,733 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB805 VPW
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2006 113,733 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 113,733 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

excessive corrosion to both front inner wings in engine bay

front discs corroding

slight exhaust blow from mid to rear joint

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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B805 VPW is a 1985 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B805 VPW, 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 B805 VPW registered?

B805 VPW is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 7 June 1985.

Is B805 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B805 VPW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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