MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape
Serious oil leak
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape
Serious oil leak
coolant leak
engine and gear box has oil leak
n/s/f cv boot started to perrishing
poor idle keeps cutting out
rear box rubber broken
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
coolant leak
engine and gear box has oil leak
n/s/f cv boot started to perrishing
poor idle keeps cutting out
rear box rubber broken
cv boots perished
engine oil leak
front brake pipes corroded
front suspension coils corroded
throttle pedal sticking
unable to see front brake pad thickness
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
cv boots perished
engine oil leak
front brake pipes corroded
front suspension coils corroded
throttle pedal sticking
unable to see front brake pad thickness
alt belt loose and perished
cooling fan rubbing fan securing bar when in operation
engine oil leaks
movement in steering rack knuckle joint o/s
n/s cv boot perished
n/s wiper out of position when in park
n/s/r tyre nailed
o/s/f position bulb dim
play in rear wheel bearings
rear silencer rubbers perished
screen chipped
slight earth fault at rear lights when position and hazard lights on
slight play in steering column
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
engine oil leaks
alt belt loose and perished
cooling fan rubbing fan securing bar when in operation
movement in steering rack knuckle joint o/s
n/s cv boot perished
n/s wiper out of position when in park
n/s/r tyre nailed
o/s/f position bulb dim
play in rear wheel bearings
rear silencer rubbers perished
screen chipped
slight earth fault at rear lights when position and hazard lights on
slight play in steering column
*** VEHICLE HAS A LOT OF CORROSION TO CHASSIS FRON AND REAR *******
***** STEERING RACK HAS LOTS OF PLAY IN BUT CAN NOT FAIL ****
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f tyre worn low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
*** VEHICLE HAS A LOT OF CORROSION TO CHASSIS FRON AND REAR *******
***** STEERING RACK HAS LOTS OF PLAY IN BUT CAN NOT FAIL ****
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f tyre worn low
all rear brake pipe corroded
corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch
major engine and gearbox oil leak
n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded
o/s/f suspension leg chafffing through o/s/f brake hose protector
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
all rear brake pipe corroded
corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch
major engine and gearbox oil leak
n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded
o/s/f suspension leg chafffing through o/s/f brake hose protector
Excessive oil leaks
General corrosion to vehicle
Plastic skirts cover most of outer sills
Slight strobing of rear lights
Some corrosion to metal brake pipes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear 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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
General corrosion to vehicle
Excessive oil leaks
Plastic skirts cover most of outer sills
Slight strobing of rear lights
Some corrosion to metal brake pipes
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/S/F and N/S/F floors to inner sills excessively corroded
O/S/R shock absorber fitted upside down
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Plastic skirts hide outer sills
Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Some play in steering rack
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
O/S/F and N/S/F floors excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
oil leak
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
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D174 SBM is a 1987 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 D174 SBM, 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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D174 SBM is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 1 April 1987.
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