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C170 KER

1985 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,484 mi
Last recorded73,484 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC170 KER
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,484 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 73,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 73,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,207 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 73,138 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019
Pass 6 Nov 2017

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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C170 KER is a 1985 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C170 KER, 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 C170 KER registered?

C170 KER is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 11 September 1985.

Is C170 KER safe to buy?

The MOT history for C170 KER shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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