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C815 DKR

1986 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,398 mi
Last recorded140,398 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC815 DKR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2010 140,398 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front coil springs becoming corroded

o/s/f wing badly corroded (bolt on wing)

vehicle very corroded all over mainly sills

verious damage to body work

verious oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2009 137,070 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 133,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 133,638 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 130,670 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 130,587 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 126,879 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 126,879 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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C815 DKR is a 1986 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 72,149 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C815 DKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C815 DKR registered?

C815 DKR is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 6 January 1986.

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