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C453 SDY

1985 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,794 mi
Last recorded82,794 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1985 Renault R565,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC453 SDY
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,794 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front number plate cracked

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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C453 SDY is a 1985 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 65,463 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 C453 SDY, 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 41 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 C453 SDY registered?

C453 SDY is a 1985 Renault R5, first registered on 21 November 1985.

Is C453 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C453 SDY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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