Highlights

Original and unmodified rare survivor
Under 11,500 miles from new
Just two previous keepers
Good history file
MOT to April 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

When did you last see one? That’s surely the question for most of us when looking at the photographs of this time-warp Renault 5 survivor. And yet, as Renault’s recent Electric 5 reboot proves, the firm’s brilliant supermini was once a staple of suburbia.

With good reason, because the light, well-packaged 5 was excellent and a characterful alternative to the Metro and Fiesta. There was also a car for everyone. For those wanting decent power but a more relaxing city driving experience, there was this car - the 1.4L Automatic.

Exceptionally few Renault 5s survive, and even fewer are of this model. Records indicate just 80 remain road-registered in the UK. Likely, few are as sparingly used as this one. It is highly original and preserved thanks to having covered just 11,500 miles from new. It presents very well, the beige fabric interior being particularly well-kept.

There have been just three keepers from new with the current one since 2017. With MOT to April 2026, containing no advisories, this car is ready to go. Here is your next ticket to Festival of the Unexceptional.

History and Paperwork

First registered in UK 23rd April 1987
Two previous keepers
Current keeper since June 2017
V5C in current keeper’s name
Good history file as shown
Old tax discs
Factory handbooks
Sales brochure
MOT to 2nd April 2026 with no advisories
11,479 miles showing on test and 11,487 miles showing in photos

The Condition

Black paintwork in fair condition with red decals to sides
Paintwork appears to be largely original and therefore shows some age
There are some light scuffs and stone chips to front
Unpainted plastic side trims and front and rear bumpers in fair condition
Some light marks to note to exterior fittings
Fitted with steel wheels with factory plastic hub cap covers showing some scuffs
Beige fabric interior in good order with only very light wear as shown
Interior appears to be unmodified and retains period Philips radio cassette
Leatherette cover fitted to steering wheel to protect rim
No structural advisories on MOT

The Mechanics

C6J 65bhp 1,397cc 4cyl Renault engine
3spd automatic gearbox
Good history file as shown
No advisories on current MOT

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