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C815 TRK

1986 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,870 mi
Last recorded56,870 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC815 TRK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 56,870 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes have movement in them (suspention arm part)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front brake pipes corroded (to brake flexi hoses)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded (from wheel cylinder)

Fail 8 Feb 2021 56,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front anti roll bar bushes have movement in them (suspention arm part)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front brake pipes corroded (to brake flexi hoses)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded (from wheel cylinder)

Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,216 miles

Front brake discs rusty/corroded

Front brake pipes (from flexi hoses) corroded no leaks

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Rear inner wheel arch (opposite shock absorber top bolt) showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear brake pipes from wheel cylinders corroded no leaks at time of test

Rear tail lights have interference on them while indicators on

Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,273 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 48,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inbetween seal and bottom of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,103 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,821 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 47,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,541 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 47,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 46,829 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 46,829 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 46,411 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,876 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,329 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 44,655 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 43,825 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 42,680 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 41,474 miles

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

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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C815 TRK is a 1986 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C815 TRK, 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 C815 TRK registered?

C815 TRK is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 4 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C815 TRK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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