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B915 DOG

1985 Renault R5

Red Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,188 mi
Last recorded64,188 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB915 DOG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 64,188 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 64,137 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil dampness to gearbox

welding repairs been made to offside outer sill

Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,156 miles

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

slight gearbox oil leak

unable to check rear seat belts due to load in back of vehicle

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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B915 DOG is a 1985 Renault R5 in Red with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B915 DOG, 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 B915 DOG registered?

B915 DOG is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B915 DOG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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