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C599 ETA

1986 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,882 mi
Last recorded62,882 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2007
Typical for 1986 Renault 568,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC599 ETA
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2007 62,882 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 61,759 miles

Near side front seatbelt twisted but retracts satisfactoraly.

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Very slight fading on front number plate lettering.

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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C599 ETA is a 1986 Renault 5 in Blue with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C599 ETA, 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.

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What year was C599 ETA registered?

C599 ETA is a 1986 Renault 5, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C599 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C599 ETA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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