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C271 RPF

1985 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,399 mi
Last recorded69,399 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC271 RPF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,399 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,950 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,413 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,918 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,146 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 67,146 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 66,406 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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C271 RPF is a 1985 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C271 RPF, 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 C271 RPF registered?

C271 RPF is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is C271 RPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C271 RPF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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