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B702 WRJ

1985 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,539 mi
Last recorded24,539 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB702 WRJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 24,539 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 24,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,494 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 24,493 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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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B702 WRJ is a 1985 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B702 WRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B702 WRJ registered?

B702 WRJ is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is B702 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B702 WRJ shows 4 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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