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C978 DYG

1986 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,090 mi
Last recorded43,090 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC978 DYG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 43,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 42,557 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 41,316 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 40,728 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 40,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 40,095 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,540 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 38,864 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 38,864 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 38,584 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C978 DYG is a 1986 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C978 DYG, 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 C978 DYG registered?

C978 DYG is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 10 April 1986.

Is C978 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C978 DYG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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