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C870 VDG

1986 Renault 5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,145 mi
Last recorded70,145 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Renault 568,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 VDG
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs rusty due to lack of use

chasis/floors and sils rusty but not holed

Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake discs rusty due to lack of use

front brakes starting to stick

sills/inner sills,chassis and sub-frames all starting to rust

Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front chassic legs starting to rust

both front outer sill starting to rust

Fail 28 Feb 2008 69,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front chassic legs starting to rust

both front outer sill starting to rust

Pass 7 Mar 2007 69,707 miles

both sills starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust and brake starting to sieze

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

offside front chassis starting to rust

Pass 6 Mar 2006 68,837 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 68,837 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

under side of car rusty

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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C870 VDG is a 1986 Renault 5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C870 VDG, 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.

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What year was C870 VDG registered?

C870 VDG is a 1986 Renault 5, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is C870 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C870 VDG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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