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C901 UAY

1986 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

75,243 mi
Last recorded75,243 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2006
Typical for 1986 Renault 568,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC901 UAY
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2006 75,243 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

1) throtle getting stuck, 2) wipers not parking.3) O/S/F - N/S/F chassi getting rusted

oil leak

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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C901 UAY is a 1986 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C901 UAY, 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 C901 UAY registered?

C901 UAY is a 1986 Renault 5, first registered on 7 January 1986.

Is C901 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C901 UAY shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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