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B64 VNG

1985 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,737 mi
Last recorded55,737 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB64 VNG
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 55,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,836 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 49,836 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,566 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

minor leak from rear section of exhaust

Pass 17 Jun 2005 34,496 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 34,491 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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B64 VNG is a 1985 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B64 VNG, 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 B64 VNG registered?

B64 VNG is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B64 VNG safe to buy?

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