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C424 UHO

1985 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,538 mi
Last recorded16,538 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC424 UHO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 16,538 miles

brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,229 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 16,229 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,084 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 13,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 12,938 miles

exhaust corroded

front disc surface corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,686 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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C424 UHO is a 1985 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C424 UHO, 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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How do I check the history of C424 UHO?

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What year was C424 UHO registered?

C424 UHO is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C424 UHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C424 UHO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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