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C147 JGP

1986 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,423 mi
Last recorded79,423 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1986 Renault 568,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC147 JGP
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,423 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,779 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 78,773 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ignition switch faulty

nearside rear tyre sidewall badly cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Mar 2006 77,992 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 77,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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C147 JGP is a 1986 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C147 JGP, 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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What year was C147 JGP registered?

C147 JGP is a 1986 Renault 5, first registered on 19 March 1986.

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