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C556 SPB

1986 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,684 mi
Last recorded89,684 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC556 SPB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 89,684 miles

Rear bumper insecure

both front brake pipes corroded - just acceptable

front brake balance readings erratic - suspect warped discs

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

front brake wear indicator wires broken

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s lower sill drop plate corroding (previously repaired)

n/s windscreen washer weak; washers seem intermittent

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 9 May 2008 89,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

both front brake pipes corroded - just acceptable

front brake balance readings erratic - suspect warped discs

front brake wear indicator wires broken

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s lower sill drop plate corroding (previously repaired)

n/s windscreen washer weak; washers seem intermittent

o/s/r tyre perishing

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 4 May 2007 88,255 miles

see advise sheet issued on 03/05/2007,test number 234313827155

Fail 3 May 2007 88,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

NSR TYRE BADLY PERISHED AND JUST LEGAL ON 1.6MM/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

OSR tyre perishing

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS WHEN JACKED UP/STRONGLY RECOMMEND FURTHER ATTENTION

REAR BRAKE COMPENSATIOR DAMP/STRONGLY RECOMMEND FURTHER ATTENTION

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion:osf chassis rail by sub frame mount,nsr chassis rail by suspension mount

knock in steering,play in steering rack

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leaks,coolant level low

osf brake pipe corroding,nsf brake pipe corroded just acceptable/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 3 May 2006 86,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 86,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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C556 SPB is a 1986 Renault R5 in Blue 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 C556 SPB, 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 C556 SPB registered?

C556 SPB is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 10 January 1986.

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