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B992 CFL

1985 Renault 5

Red Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,100 mi
Last recorded52,100 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB992 CFL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,100 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,795 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 44,795 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 44,575 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

offside front brake low effort on imbalance check

Pass 17 Sep 2005 39,204 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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B992 CFL 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 60%.

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 B992 CFL, 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 B992 CFL registered?

B992 CFL is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 26 March 1985.

Is B992 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B992 CFL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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