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B958 XKE

1985 Renault 5

Red Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,725 mi
Last recorded141,725 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB958 XKE
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 141,725 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 135,709 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 129,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 14,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 14,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is corroded

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Light switch stalk requires attention

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight exhaust blow rear

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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B958 XKE is a 1985 Renault 5 in Red with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B958 XKE, 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 B958 XKE registered?

B958 XKE is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B958 XKE safe to buy?

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