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C209 PJB

1986 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,346 mi
Last recorded81,346 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC209 PJB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 81,346 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION BUT SERVICABLE

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

REAR SEAT IN DOWN POSITION ALSO NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 26 Apr 2006 79,886 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 79,886 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 79,863 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

battery insecure

nail in tyre

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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C209 PJB is a 1986 Renault R5 in Silver with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C209 PJB, 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 C209 PJB registered?

C209 PJB is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C209 PJB safe to buy?

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