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C179 FNM

1986 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,971 mi
Last recorded48,971 miles
Recorded on15 May 2006
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC179 FNM
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2006 48,971 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 48,968 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2005 47,385 miles

Rear brake pipes connector evidence of fluid leak

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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C179 FNM is a 1986 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C179 FNM, 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 C179 FNM registered?

C179 FNM is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C179 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C179 FNM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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