MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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?
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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.
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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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