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D244 FFB

1986 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,819 mi
Last recorded42,819 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD244 FFB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,819 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 42,818 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,760 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 42,760 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,617 miles

cracks to nearside rear tyre

some corrosion to front dicss

some corrosion to rear brake hose ferules + brake pipes

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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D244 FFB is a 1986 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 72,149 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D244 FFB, 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 40 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D244 FFB registered?

D244 FFB is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 18 September 1986.

Is D244 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D244 FFB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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