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C307 GVW

1985 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

93,945 mi
Last recorded93,945 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC307 GVW
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2007 93,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,945 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,795 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 92,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 92,788 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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C307 GVW is a 1985 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C307 GVW, 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 C307 GVW registered?

C307 GVW is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 27 August 1985.

Is C307 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C307 GVW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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