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C829 GKP

1986 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault 568,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC829 GKP
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 89,999 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,779 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 88,653 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 88,543 miles

all rear seats & belts removed prior to test

Pass 8 Nov 2019 88,271 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 88,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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C829 GKP is a 1986 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C829 GKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C829 GKP registered?

C829 GKP is a 1986 Renault 5, first registered on 5 June 1986.

Is C829 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C829 GKP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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