MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,115 miAbove average mileage for this year
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nearside front brake sticks slightly when released.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Renault 5?
Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.
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C598 TDF 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 60%.
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 C598 TDF, 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 C598 TDF registered?
C598 TDF is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C598 TDF safe to buy?
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