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D21 APL

1987 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,826 mi
Last recorded60,826 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 APL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,826 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front windscreen is deteriating (delamination)

n/s/f and spare tyres have cracking on side walls

Pass 10 May 2006 59,917 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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D21 APL is a 1987 Renault R5 in Red 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 D21 APL, 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 D21 APL registered?

D21 APL is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 19 March 1987.

Is D21 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 APL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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