MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,603 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C291 YTC is a 1985 Renault 5 in Red with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 62,364 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C291 YTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C291 YTC registered?
C291 YTC is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C291 YTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for C291 YTC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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