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C376 XEL

1985 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,106 mi
Last recorded86,106 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC376 XEL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 86,106 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cluth pedle rubber missing

o\s\f door hindges rusty

o\s\n\s\r brake back plates rusty

reaqr wiper worn

Fail 23 Oct 2007 86,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

o\s\n\s\r brake back plates rusty

reaqr wiper worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cluth pedle rubber missing

o\s\f door hindges rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2006 83,264 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

rear brake pipes rusty.

Fail 24 Oct 2006 83,264 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Oct 2005 80,562 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 80,558 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in o\s\front door hindges

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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C376 XEL is a 1985 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C376 XEL, 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 C376 XEL registered?

C376 XEL is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 11 October 1985.

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