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B407 WYM

1985 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,008 mi
Last recorded89,008 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB407 WYM
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,008 miles

front and rear underbody corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,927 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,911 miles

n/s front tyre has cracks in side wall

o/s & n/s rear tyres have cracks in side wall

Pass 14 May 2013 88,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,235 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 88,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 87,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,809 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 87,727 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 87,727 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 86,078 miles

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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B407 WYM is a 1985 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B407 WYM, 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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B407 WYM is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 21 January 1985.

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