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C839 HTT

1986 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC839 HTT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 62,728 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,540 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 61,514 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,214 miles

Both front tyres getting low on 3mm

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion taken place offside front lower wing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold gasket (7.1.2)

Lower steering column universal joint partially siezed

Offside Inner cv boot damp

Rear of both main line and both rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 58,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres getting low on 3mm

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion taken place offside front lower wing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold gasket (7.1.2)

Lower steering column universal joint partially siezed

Offside Inner cv boot damp

Rear of both main line and both rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,862 miles

Corrosion taking place lower offside front wing

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre getting low on 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Surface corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,024 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,853 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,321 miles

osf brake pipe lightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2012 36,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing

osf brake pipe lightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,766 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,766 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

sidewalls of both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,172 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,172 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,612 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,307 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,709 miles

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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C839 HTT is a 1986 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C839 HTT, 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 C839 HTT registered?

C839 HTT is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 2 May 1986.

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