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C946 UPJ

1986 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,253 mi
Last recorded59,253 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1986 Renault 568,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC946 UPJ
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 59,253 miles

front o/s disc slight pitting

handbrake could do with adjustment

Fail 18 Dec 2008 59,253 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front o/s disc slight pitting

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,211 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2007 49,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,822 miles

rust ring around o/s/f disc

Fail 5 Jan 2007 39,822 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rust ring on edge of o/s/f disc

Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,968 miles

o/s/r tyre pressure slightly low

tailbox holed and blowing slightly

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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C946 UPJ is a 1986 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C946 UPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C946 UPJ registered?

C946 UPJ is a 1986 Renault 5, first registered on 10 June 1986.

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