Renault 5 Tl (1986)
1986 Renault 5 Tl
CarHunch is tracking 9,108 1986 Renault 5 Tl vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
# 1986 Renault 5 TL: MOT Analysis
Every single one of the 9,108 Renault 5 TLs in this dataset has failed its MOT—a 0% pass rate compared to the UK average of 80%—which tells you something definitive: these cars are no longer roadworthy by modern standards. At nearly 38 years old, this isn't surprising; the 5 TL belongs in a museum or restoration project, not on the road.
The average mileage of 96,242 miles suggests these survivors have been cherished rather than hammered, but that low mileage cannot overcome the accumulated wear, rust, and obsolescence that comes with four decades of age. If you're considering one, understand it will require serious mechanical investment to pass an MOT, and you should budget accordingly before purchase.
We have 9,108 1986 Renault 5 Tl vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1986 Renault 5 Tl
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Renault 5 Tl
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 9,105 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
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