MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
car rusty out MOT.
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C279 JTT is a 1986 Renault 5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 68,400 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C279 JTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C279 JTT registered?
C279 JTT is a 1986 Renault 5, first registered on 19 June 1986.
Is C279 JTT safe to buy?
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