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C408 EDV

1985 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,318 mi
Last recorded47,318 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC408 EDV
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,318 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,504 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 38,504 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

different size tyres fitted to the rear of vehicle. front brake disc slightly pitted and rusty.

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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C408 EDV is a 1985 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C408 EDV, 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 C408 EDV registered?

C408 EDV is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 14 November 1985.

Is C408 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C408 EDV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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