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C998 CVF

1986 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,396 mi
Last recorded23,396 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC998 CVF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 23,396 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 22,842 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside front (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 16 Dec 2015 22,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak at reserve tank/pump area (7.2.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside front (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,767 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 22,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sills covered .fuel filter pipe clamp missing but still scure.under side slightly corroded.suspensions slightly corroded

under side wax oil

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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C998 CVF is a 1986 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C998 CVF, 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 C998 CVF registered?

C998 CVF is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 22 May 1986.

Is C998 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C998 CVF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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