MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,978 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
rear tailgate struts are weak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
rear tailgate struts are weak
offside front jacking point corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front jacking point corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Spare tyre defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside wiper blade starting to split at the end
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C851 URE is a 1985 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 C851 URE, 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 C851 URE registered?
C851 URE is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 3 October 1985.
Is C851 URE safe to buy?
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