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C422 PPM

1985 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,641 mi
Last recorded74,641 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC422 PPM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,641 miles

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

Front brakes are at the maximum permitted balance allowance of 25%

Heavy rust to underside

Fail 24 Aug 2006 74,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C422 PPM is a 1985 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C422 PPM, 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 C422 PPM registered?

C422 PPM is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C422 PPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C422 PPM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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