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C873 DDE

1985 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,456 mi
Last recorded60,456 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 Renault 562,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC873 DDE
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,456 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 60,454 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,147 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 59,571 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 58,301 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 58,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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C873 DDE is a 1985 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C873 DDE, 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 C873 DDE registered?

C873 DDE is a 1985 Renault 5, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C873 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C873 DDE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C873 DDE have outstanding finance?

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