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C961 THC

1986 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,270 mi
Last recorded112,270 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC961 THC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 112,270 miles

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 112,270 miles

exhaust mounting attatched to load sensing valve bracket

no passenger seat fitted on retest

temp locking device on o/s/r brake pads

windscreen cracked in zone a

Fail 22 Jun 2009 112,270 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both front inner wing brake pipes corroded

exhaust mounting attatched to load sensing valve bracket

temp locking device on o/s/r brake pads

windscreen cracked in zone a

Pass 16 Jun 2008 112,244 miles

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Jun 2007 109,481 miles

bolt missing from fuel tank n/s/r †front brake hoses cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2006 101,515 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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C961 THC is a 1986 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 72,149 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 C961 THC, 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 40 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C961 THC registered?

C961 THC is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 28 June 1986.

Is C961 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C961 THC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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