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C246 ATR

1986 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,395 mi
Last recorded74,395 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC246 ATR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,395 miles

Corrosion in nearside floor.

Corrosion on nearside outter sill out side the prescribed area.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,153 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Jan 2008 70,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Feb 2007 67,268 miles

Gearbox/engine oil leak

Vehicle very rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2007 67,268 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle very rusty

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Gearbox/engine oil leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 66,252 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 66,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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C246 ATR is a 1986 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C246 ATR, 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 C246 ATR registered?

C246 ATR is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 13 February 1986.

Is C246 ATR safe to buy?

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