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B963 PDC

1985 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,208 mi
Last recorded83,208 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB963 PDC
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

different size tyres front to rear

hole in o/s floor, but not within prescribed areas

some inbalance on front brakes

some inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 29 Jan 2008 71,221 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 71,216 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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B963 PDC is a 1985 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc 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 B963 PDC, 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 B963 PDC registered?

B963 PDC is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 14 May 1985.

Is B963 PDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B963 PDC 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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