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D236 LMC

1987 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,350 mi
Last recorded125,350 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD236 LMC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 125,350 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 123,010 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 122,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 117,325 miles

Front discs corroded.

Front exhaust joint corroded.

Outer sills showing signs of age.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 111,814 miles

Front discs corroded.

Minor play in nearside front track rod end.

Offside side repeater dim.

Small exhaust leak on front section.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 108,377 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 101,330 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 93,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 93,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 89,526 miles

Slight play in both top mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 85,425 miles

Near side front tyre showing signs of age

Pass 26 Aug 2006 80,159 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre tread worn inner edge

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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D236 LMC is a 1987 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D236 LMC, 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 D236 LMC registered?

D236 LMC is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D236 LMC safe to buy?

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