MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,145 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake discs rusty due to lack of use
chasis/floors and sils rusty but not holed
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise front chassic legs starting to rust
both front outer sill starting to rust
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of C870 VDG?
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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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