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CNF 211M

1974 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,768 mi
Last recorded70,768 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNF 211M
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 70,768 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 66,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 66,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 66,600 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,571 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 64,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,820 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery loose

front passenger seat loose

Fail 15 May 2014 63,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery loose

front passenger seat loose

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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CNF 211M is a 1974 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CNF 211M, 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 52 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 CNF 211M registered?

CNF 211M is a 1974 Renault 5, first registered on 17 March 1974.

Is CNF 211M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNF 211M shows 8 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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