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D256 CLR

1987 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,962 mi
Last recorded79,962 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD256 CLR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 79,962 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight movement in n/s inner steering arm

Fail 10 Jun 2009 79,959 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight movement in n/s inner steering arm

Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,449 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 76,449 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 69,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,822 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 55,644 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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D256 CLR is a 1987 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D256 CLR, 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 D256 CLR registered?

D256 CLR is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D256 CLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D256 CLR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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