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C137 CND

1985 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,649 mi
Last recorded11,649 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC137 CND
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,649 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 11,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake binding.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 113,602 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 113,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 112,653 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 111,729 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 111,263 miles

offside front lower wing slightly corroded

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake back plates

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

Pass 12 Aug 2006 110,573 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 110,573 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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C137 CND is a 1985 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 65,463 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C137 CND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C137 CND registered?

C137 CND is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 17 December 1985.

Is C137 CND safe to buy?

The MOT history for C137 CND shows 9 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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