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C105 WSX

1986 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,331 mi
Last recorded88,331 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Renault 568,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC105 WSX
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 88,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both front and both rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

nearside front brake caliper bleed nipple damp

nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter perished

no rear seat belts fitted

offside front flexible brake hose perishing

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 23 May 2008 88,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both front and both rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

nearside front brake caliper bleed nipple damp

nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter perished

no rear seat belts fitted

offside front flexible brake hose perishing

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2007 83,046 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 83,046 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,165 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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C105 WSX is a 1986 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 68,400 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 C105 WSX, 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 40 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C105 WSX is a 1986 Renault 5, first registered on 12 June 1986.

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