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D180 JWD

1987 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,785 mi
Last recorded30,785 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD180 JWD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 30,785 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 29,888 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 28,922 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 28,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 28,285 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2022 27,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 26,374 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 25,626 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,249 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,856 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 24,503 miles

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 24,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,501 miles

Front wipers smear slightly Both rear tyre sidwalls cracked Front pads 75% worn

Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,552 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,908 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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D180 JWD is a 1987 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D180 JWD, 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 D180 JWD registered?

D180 JWD is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D180 JWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D180 JWD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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