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D219 TGF

1987 Renault R5

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,478 mi
Last recorded85,478 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD219 TGF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,478 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,473 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 34,050 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,842 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2013 27,734 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,553 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

movement in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,116 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s/f tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake slightly imbalanced.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 27,116 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s/f tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake slightly imbalanced.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,036 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

General corrosion to all suspension components.

N/s/r tyre perishing.

O/s washer jet requires adjustment.

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to road wheels.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,722 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 25,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,235 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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D219 TGF is a 1987 Renault R5 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D219 TGF, 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 D219 TGF registered?

D219 TGF is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 30 April 1987.

Is D219 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D219 TGF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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