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B813 RLP

1985 Renault 5

Gold Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,385 mi
Last recorded66,385 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB813 RLP
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,385 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 66,385 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 65,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 65,672 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 64,584 miles

Head light converters fitted at time of test.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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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B813 RLP is a 1985 Renault 5 in Gold with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B813 RLP, 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 B813 RLP registered?

B813 RLP is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B813 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B813 RLP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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