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C46 WLE

1986 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,481 mi
Last recorded82,481 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1986 Renault 568,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC46 WLE
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 82,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 76,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 76,794 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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C46 WLE is a 1986 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 68,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C46 WLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C46 WLE registered?

C46 WLE is a 1986 Renault 5, first registered on 12 June 1986.

Is C46 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C46 WLE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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