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C865 BEU

1985 Renault 5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,923 mi
Last recorded41,923 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC865 BEU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,923 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front discs are rusty on edges

nearside front tyre low on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2008 41,923 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front discs are rusty on edges

nearside front tyre low on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2007 39,159 miles

Corrosion starting in boot nearside

Pass 17 Jun 2006 38,265 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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C865 BEU is a 1985 Renault 5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C865 BEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C865 BEU registered?

C865 BEU is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 15 November 1985.

Is C865 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C865 BEU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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