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C891 EDV

1985 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,621 mi
Last recorded38,621 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC891 EDV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,621 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 38,353 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 38,353 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 37,866 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,251 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,227 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 36,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,197 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 33,089 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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C891 EDV is a 1985 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C891 EDV, 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 C891 EDV registered?

C891 EDV is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 31 October 1985.

Is C891 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C891 EDV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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