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C832 GFJ

1986 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,605 mi
Last recorded61,605 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2006
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC832 GFJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2006 61,605 miles

both outer front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

engine oil leak

n/s wing repeator loose

no rear seat belts

Pass 10 Sep 2005 55,099 miles

Nearside Front 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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C832 GFJ is a 1986 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C832 GFJ, 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 C832 GFJ registered?

C832 GFJ is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C832 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C832 GFJ 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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