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ExpiredMileage
148,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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(5) Nearside mirror missing.
(5) Rear brake valves corroded.
(5) Rear exhaust corroded and blowing close to limit.
(6) Both outer sills corroded slightly.
(6) Front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.
(6) Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.
(6) Both outer sills corroded.
(6) Nearside mirror missing.
(6) Rear No plate damaged.
(7) Front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.
(7) Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.
(7) Rear brake pipe valves corroded.
(7) Rear bumper cracked.
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
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D179 DAV is a 1987 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 D179 DAV, 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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D179 DAV is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 14 May 1987.
Is D179 DAV safe to buy?
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