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B265 RDG

1985 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,246 mi
Last recorded18,246 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB265 RDG
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,246 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 18,233 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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B265 RDG is a 1985 Renault 5 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 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 62,364 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B265 RDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B265 RDG registered?

B265 RDG is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 7 May 1985.

Is B265 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B265 RDG 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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