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D18 GTT

1986 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,039 mi
Last recorded125,039 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 GTT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 125,039 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 125,039 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2025 125,040 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 125,040 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 125,040 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,040 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 125,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 125,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 125,040 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 125,040 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 125,040 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 125,040 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 125,040 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 125,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 125,038 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 125,037 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 125,036 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2005 125,034 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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D18 GTT is a 1986 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D18 GTT, 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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What year was D18 GTT registered?

D18 GTT is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D18 GTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 GTT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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