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D21 GTT

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,746 mi
Last recorded99,746 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 GTT
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 99,746 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 99,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 99,431 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 99,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 99,427 miles

Both front windscreen wipers deteriated BUT clearing screen ok on test

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Offside Front Drivers seat bottom front left securing bolt loose BUT not significantly reducing its secured position

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front & Rear bush TO arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 99,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front windscreen wipers deteriated BUT clearing screen ok on test

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Offside Front Drivers seat bottom front left securing bolt loose BUT not significantly reducing its secured position

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front & Rear bush TO arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 99,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 May 2017 99,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 79,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four anti roll bar bushs slightly perished

front chassis rails slight corrosion

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

osr sill slight corrosion

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,156 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 77,151 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,968 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 126,795 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 126,795 miles

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

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

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 GTT is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,477 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 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 37 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 GTT registered?

D21 GTT is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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The MOT history for D21 GTT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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