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C284 DYC

1985 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,747 mi
Last recorded57,747 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC284 DYC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 57,747 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 57,737 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 57,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,024 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 51,023 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,567 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r seat belt missing

windscreen delaminating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 47,567 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r seat belt missing

windscreen delaminating

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,371 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 42,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 39,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,692 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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C284 DYC is a 1985 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C284 DYC, 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 C284 DYC registered?

C284 DYC is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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