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D101 NNG

1986 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,426 mi
Last recorded82,426 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD101 NNG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 82,426 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2025 82,192 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 82,188 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 81,796 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,624 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,478 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 81,225 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 157,157 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 157,081 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 156,579 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 156,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 155,233 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard suspension fitted

slight movement in seat frames

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,599 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 31,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,194 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 126,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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D101 NNG is a 1986 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D101 NNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D101 NNG?

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What year was D101 NNG registered?

D101 NNG is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is D101 NNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D101 NNG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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