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D147 APC

1987 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,402 mi
Last recorded88,402 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD147 APC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2009 88,402 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,918 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside front brake caliper appears wet.no visible signs of leakage.advise full inspection.

Pass 8 May 2007 85,188 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 82,727 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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D147 APC is a 1987 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D147 APC, 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.

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What year was D147 APC registered?

D147 APC is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D147 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D147 APC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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