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C212 GWC

1985 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,872 mi
Last recorded96,872 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC212 GWC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,872 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 96,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 96,211 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 96,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s&o/s (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working not tested (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,194 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 88,031 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 88,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 84,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,147 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 84,147 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,968 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Brake pedal hard in operation

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 83,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 77,321 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,122 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s rear tyre perishing and abnormal wear

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2008 77,122 miles

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s rear tyre perishing and abnormal wear

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 76,585 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 76,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C212 GWC is a 1985 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C212 GWC, 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 C212 GWC registered?

C212 GWC is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 4 September 1985.

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