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D257 YMX

1987 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,317 mi
Last recorded47,317 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD257 YMX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,317 miles

n/s/r tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,442 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,417 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 45,417 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 45,158 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 45,158 miles

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

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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D257 YMX is a 1987 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D257 YMX, 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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How do I check the history of D257 YMX?

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What year was D257 YMX registered?

D257 YMX is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D257 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D257 YMX shows 6 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.

Does D257 YMX have outstanding finance?

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