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D260 CLE

1987 Renault R5

Red Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,447 mi
Last recorded27,447 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD260 CLE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 27,447 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 27,368 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 27,211 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 26,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 26,209 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 26,011 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 25,541 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2019 24,006 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2018 21,625 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 19,334 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 17,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 16,576 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 16,283 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 14,502 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2012 14,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 13,554 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 12,702 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D260 CLE is a 1987 Renault R5 in Red with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 D260 CLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D260 CLE registered?

D260 CLE is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 21 February 1987.

Is D260 CLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D260 CLE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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