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C233 JOJ

1986 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,724 mi
Last recorded63,724 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC233 JOJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,724 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 63,711 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 63,237 miles

corrosion to front of os outer sill but not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,978 miles

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

corrosion started to ns outer sill

Pass 3 Mar 2007 62,688 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 62,665 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,755 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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C233 JOJ is a 1986 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C233 JOJ, 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

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What year was C233 JOJ registered?

C233 JOJ is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 27 February 1986.

Is C233 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C233 JOJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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