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C673 XLO

1985 Renault 5

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,210 mi
Last recorded35,210 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC673 XLO
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,210 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,325 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 30,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,226 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 28,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,854 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 24,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 24,067 miles

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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C673 XLO is a 1985 Renault 5 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C673 XLO, 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 C673 XLO registered?

C673 XLO is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C673 XLO safe to buy?

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