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C155 OFE

1986 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,891 mi
Last recorded107,891 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC155 OFE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 107,891 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 107,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 107,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 107,889 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 107,527 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 98,395 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 92,789 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 88,171 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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C155 OFE is a 1986 Renault R5 in Red 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 C155 OFE, 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 C155 OFE?

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What year was C155 OFE registered?

C155 OFE is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 2 April 1986.

Is C155 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C155 OFE 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.

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