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C717 OFL

1986 Renault 5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,213 mi
Last recorded98,213 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Renault 568,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC717 OFL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2007 98,213 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,642 miles

advise-engine cooling fan missing. †advise-surface corrosion around outer sill areas. †advise-slight play both steering track rod ends. †advise-surface corrosion both front brake discs. †advise-exhaust system old and deteriating. †

Fail 20 Jul 2006 92,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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C717 OFL is a 1986 Renault 5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C717 OFL, 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 C717 OFL registered?

C717 OFL is a 1986 Renault 5, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C717 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C717 OFL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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