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C144 WRU

1985 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,119 mi
Last recorded56,119 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC144 WRU
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,119 miles

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedal anti slip missing

rear exhaust mount non standard

Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,119 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedal anti slip missing

rear exhaust mount non standard

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,048 miles

advancec corrosion to os inner sill

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,502 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 52,502 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advanced corrosion to os inner sill

Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,731 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 47,714 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advanced corrosion to os edge of floorpan.

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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C144 WRU is a 1985 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C144 WRU, 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 C144 WRU registered?

C144 WRU is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 3 September 1985.

Is C144 WRU safe to buy?

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