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C988 ORB

1986 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,440 mi
Last recorded49,440 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC988 ORB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 49,440 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 49,421 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 49,079 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 48,937 miles

sill covers

Pass 7 Jun 2018 48,446 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 47,801 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,936 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,335 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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C988 ORB is a 1986 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C988 ORB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C988 ORB?

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What year was C988 ORB registered?

C988 ORB is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 6 March 1986.

Is C988 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C988 ORB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C988 ORB have outstanding finance?

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