1985 Renault R5 1.4L Petrol · C170 KER
1985 Renault R5 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 1985. Recorded mileage 73,484 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT R5
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C170 KER Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
- 73,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C170 KER Mileage History
- 08/06/202373,363 mi
- 13/05/202473,419 mi+56 mi
- 27/02/202573,484 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 70 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
C170 KER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Renault R5 (C170 KER) between June 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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