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A109 YCY

1985 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,487 mi
Last recorded53,487 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA109 YCY
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 53,487 miles

Bonnet catch not fitted, benefit of doubt given as bonnet is front hinged so unable to open whilst driving forward

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Nearside and offside (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear seats not fitted

Reversing light not working

Underside heavily undersealed

Underside non prescribed area, front panel support poorly welded

Fail 25 Sep 2024 53,465 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 52,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on floor pan area

underside of car hevelyundersealed

Fail 8 Mar 2023 52,906 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on floor pan area

underside of car hevelyundersealed

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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A109 YCY is a 1985 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 62,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A109 YCY, 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 41 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 A109 YCY registered?

A109 YCY is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 30 January 1985.

Is A109 YCY safe to buy?

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