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D151 GDL

1986 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,050 mi
Last recorded151,050 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD151 GDL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 151,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 149,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 149,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 149,769 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 149,744 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 149,066 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 149,066 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 149,042 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 148,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 148,640 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 147,623 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 147,609 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 146,591 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 144,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 144,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 143,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Reverse light not working

Pass 26 Sep 2016 139,892 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Reverse light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2016 139,878 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre join (7.1.2)

Side repeater not working n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2c)

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Reverse light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2015 136,407 miles

offside and nearside rear inner/outer sills corroded but not excessively weakened

offside and nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed areas corroded but not excessively weakened

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 136,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside and nearside rear inner/outer sills corroded but not excessively weakened

offside and nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed areas corroded but not excessively weakened

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,329 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 52,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,422 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,776 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,198 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 31,808 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface cracks in walls of n/s & o/s rear tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,747 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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D151 GDL is a 1986 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 D151 GDL, 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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D151 GDL is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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