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C466 LGP

1986 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,792 mi
Last recorded101,792 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC466 LGP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2010 101,792 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise boot lock faulty

Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,792 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise boot lock faulty

Fail 7 Aug 2009 101,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise boot lock sticking

Pass 7 Aug 2009 101,591 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise boot lock sticking

Pass 15 Aug 2008 101,559 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 101,218 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 101,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 100,966 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 100,965 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside wing and door damaged.

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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C466 LGP is a 1986 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 C466 LGP, 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.

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What year was C466 LGP registered?

C466 LGP is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 19 May 1986.

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The MOT history for C466 LGP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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