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C397 HMD

1986 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,944 mi
Last recorded65,944 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC397 HMD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r inner arch has rust in places - not excessive

underseal in places underneath

Fail 9 Jul 2019 65,944 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - difficult to inspect due to covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - difficult to inspect due to covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r inner arch has rust in places - not excessive

underseal in places underneath

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,944 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,944 miles

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded outside priscribed areas

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,944 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,944 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,944 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,944 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 65,944 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 65,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C397 HMD is a 1986 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1986 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 72,149 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 C397 HMD, 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 40 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 C397 HMD registered?

C397 HMD is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C397 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C397 HMD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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