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B451 RRT

1985 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,309 mi
Last recorded55,309 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB451 RRT
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 55,309 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 55,233 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 54,700 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 53,963 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,893 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 52,892 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 50,101 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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B451 RRT is a 1985 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B451 RRT, 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 B451 RRT registered?

B451 RRT is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 21 October 1985.

Is B451 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B451 RRT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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