MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover is twisted/deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive seepage of transmission oil from the gear selector mechanism (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from the sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned no offside or centre fog lamp fitted (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover is twisted/deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive seepage of transmission oil from the gear selector mechanism (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from the sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C525 VDL is a 1986 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 C525 VDL, 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 C525 VDL registered?
C525 VDL is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C525 VDL safe to buy?
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