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C777 NBD

1985 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

97,417 mi
Last recorded97,417 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC777 NBD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2007 97,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 96,149 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 96,149 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

noted corrosion in offside door sill not in a perscribed area

Pass 21 Sep 2005 94,744 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 94,744 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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C777 NBD is a 1985 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1985 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 65,463 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 C777 NBD, 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 41 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C777 NBD registered?

C777 NBD is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 16 October 1985.

Is C777 NBD safe to buy?

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