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B807 RFA

1985 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,390 mi
Last recorded26,390 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB807 RFA
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 26,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

repairs to os sill

Pass 28 May 2009 26,317 miles

advise o/s front brake disc

Pass 27 May 2008 26,525 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2008 26,252 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 25,687 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 25,012 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 25,012 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise back box

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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B807 RFA is a 1985 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B807 RFA, 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 B807 RFA registered?

B807 RFA is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is B807 RFA safe to buy?

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