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B945 YFJ

1985 Renault 5

Turquoise Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,395 mi
Last recorded56,395 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB945 YFJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,395 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 56,389 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 42,222 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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B945 YFJ is a 1985 Renault 5 in Turquoise with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B945 YFJ, 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 B945 YFJ registered?

B945 YFJ is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 24 April 1985.

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The MOT history for B945 YFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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