MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hyd handbrake fitted with mech ratchet
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C22 ELF is a 1988 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1988 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 74,898 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 C22 ELF, 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 38 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of C22 ELF?
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What year was C22 ELF registered?
C22 ELF is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is C22 ELF safe to buy?
The MOT history for C22 ELF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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