MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,684 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
see advise sheet issued on 03/05/2007,test number 234313827155
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is C556 SPB safe to buy?
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