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C542 SPL

1986 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,788 mi
Last recorded30,788 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC542 SPL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,788 miles

engine oil leaks,rust lips on front brake discs,rear number plate faded,both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished,both outer cv boots perished,slight imbalance to rear footbrake readings.

Fail 19 Dec 2007 30,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil leaks,rust lips on front brake discs,rear number plate faded,both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished,both outer cv boots perished,slight imbalance to rear footbrake readings.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,558 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 29,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight oil leaks,o/s/r outer sill holed,both outer cv boots perished,both front brake hoses perished,front brake discs rusty on inner faces,water leak in boot,boot floor & inner rear arches covered.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,168 miles

slight oil leaks. †front flexy brake hoses perished. †metal brake pipes rusty. †o/s headlamp reflector faded. †o/s/r outer sill rusty. †o/s outer cv boot perished. †all tyre sidewalls perished.

Fail 19 Dec 2005 28,168 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leaks. †front flexy brake hoses slightly perished. †metal brake pipes slightly corroded. †n/s/headlamp reflector faded. †n/s/r outer sill rusty. †o/s outer cv boot slightly perished. †all tyre sidewalls perished.

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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C542 SPL is a 1986 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C542 SPL, 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 C542 SPL registered?

C542 SPL is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C542 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C542 SPL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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