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B816 BGC

1984 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,190 mi
Last recorded35,190 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2005
Typical for 1984 Renault R553,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB816 BGC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2005 35,190 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

slight oil leak on gearbox.

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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B816 BGC is a 1984 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B816 BGC, 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 B816 BGC registered?

B816 BGC is a 1984 Renault R5, first registered on 22 October 1984.

Is B816 BGC safe to buy?

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