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9531LC12

1975 Renault 5

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,663 mi
Last recorded26,663 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration9531LC12
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 26,663 miles

Front brake hoses poorly mounted

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underneath of car heavily coated in bitumen

Fail 17 Mar 2026 26,642 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake hoses poorly mounted

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underneath of car heavily coated in bitumen

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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9531LC12 is a 1975 Renault 5 in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 9531LC12, 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 51 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 9531LC12 registered?

9531LC12 is a 1975 Renault 5, first registered on 14 February 1975.

Is 9531LC12 safe to buy?

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