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C17 SJK

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,889 mi
Last recorded99,889 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 SJK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2006 99,889 miles

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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C17 SJK is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,477 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 C17 SJK, 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 37 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C17 SJK registered?

C17 SJK is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C17 SJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 SJK shows 1 test 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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