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D207 XJB

1987 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,774 mi
Last recorded124,774 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD207 XJB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 124,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 124,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 122,497 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 120,637 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

Pass 16 May 2019 118,121 miles

BOTH front tyres, inner tread bands worn low on tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 118,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe along the axle tube (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH front tyres, inner tread bands worn low on tread

Brake hydraulic fluid reservoir level is low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 115,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front cv joint gaiter split to limit

Fail 5 Jun 2018 115,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 114,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 111,786 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 109,801 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly.

offside rear indicator very slightly effects position lamp.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 109,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front brake discs corroded slightly.

offside rear indicator very slightly effects position lamp.

Pass 29 May 2014 108,124 miles

Front brake disc faces poor.

Nearside rear brake operates sligtly ahead of offside.

Nearside rear light operation effected slightly by indicator.

Pass 15 May 2013 106,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

the front brake discs are heavily warn

Pass 24 May 2012 104,943 miles

Drivers door check strap worn at pin.

Front anti roll bar outer bushes worn.

Front brake disc faces poor.

Front brakes have some imbalance near limit.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Nearside front tyre getting towards wear indicators on outer edge.

Pass 31 May 2011 103,563 miles

Corrosion starting on Nearside and Offside rear chassis rails at axle beam mounting areas.

Fail 19 May 2011 103,536 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion starting on Nearside and Offside rear chassis rails at axle beam mounting areas.

Pass 26 May 2010 102,079 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 100,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 99,111 miles

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded.

Offside rear tyre is tread is getting low.

Rear shock absorbers are srarting to get bouncy

Fail 7 Jun 2008 99,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s & n/s rear brake pi[pes corroded

o/s rear tyre tread depth very low

rear shock absorbers very bouncy

Pass 14 Jun 2007 96,616 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2006 96,315 miles

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

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

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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D207 XJB is a 1987 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D207 XJB, 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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D207 XJB is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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