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D115 BFO

1987 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,327 mi
Last recorded96,327 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD115 BFO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2006 96,327 miles

Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 96,327 miles

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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D115 BFO is a 1987 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,058 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 D115 BFO, 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 39 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D115 BFO registered?

D115 BFO is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is D115 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D115 BFO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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