MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s wing mirror missing
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
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
offside inner cv boot split
bolt missing from fuel tank n/s/r †front brake hoses cracked
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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