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C470 ARU

1986 Renault 5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,115 mi
Last recorded33,115 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 Renault 568,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC470 ARU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,115 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 33,059 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,786 miles

exhaust joint blowing slightly, rear

rack mounts worn

suspension leg top mounts worn

Fail 6 Nov 2008 28,779 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust joint blowing slightly, rear

rack mounts worn

suspension leg top mounts worn

Fail 23 Sep 2008 28,081 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

both top mounts worn

os rack mount worn

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,653 miles

fan belt about to snap!!

p.a.s fluid around rack

Fail 26 Sep 2006 21,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,749 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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C470 ARU is a 1986 Renault 5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C470 ARU, 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 C470 ARU registered?

C470 ARU is a 1986 Renault 5, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C470 ARU safe to buy?

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