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C2 UKO

1989 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,736 mi
Last recorded58,736 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 UKO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 58,736 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 56,402 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,374 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,359 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 56,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,414 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 55,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR & NSR wheel trims & centre grease caps missing

Switch control next to rear fog lamp unit missing

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,780 miles

slight play in o/s inner steering arm

Fail 18 Oct 2016 54,734 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in o/s inner steering arm

Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,132 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 52,618 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

light corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,618 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,126 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight earth fault on n/s/r light unit

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,553 miles

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,016 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,926 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,439 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 45,553 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,028 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 43,513 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 43,496 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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C2 UKO is a 1989 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1989 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,477 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 C2 UKO, 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 37 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 UKO registered?

C2 UKO is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C2 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 UKO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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