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C122 LHK

1986 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,028 mi
Last recorded123,028 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC122 LHK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 123,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 123,023 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 101,829 miles

handbrake efficiency only just met

windscreen cracked outside drivers view

Fail 14 May 2016 121,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen cracked outside drivers view

Pass 25 Oct 2014 117,428 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 111,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge inner edge perished

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 110,238 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 108,695 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 108,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 102,399 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2010 102,358 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2009 96,051 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 1 Aug 2009 96,051 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 25 Jul 2008 91,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s/f sill has inadequate repair

Fail 18 Jul 2008 91,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

n/s/f sill has inadequate repair

Pass 21 Jul 2007 85,561 miles

both front inner sills have been patched and filled over but see no corrosion or holes

there is evedence of the tyres rubbing on both front inner wings but at the time of test i checked and found that the wheels and tyres were at least 20mm away

Pass 29 Jul 2006 77,670 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

there is evedence of the tyre rubbing on both front inner wings but at the time of the mot i double checked and found that the tyres are about 20mm away

Pass 13 May 2006 75,864 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 75,864 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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C122 LHK is a 1986 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C122 LHK, 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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C122 LHK is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 11 April 1986.

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