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D261 YTF

1987 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,325 mi
Last recorded101,325 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD261 YTF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 101,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 93,646 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

n/s/front outer floor corroding

n/s/rear tyre cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2014 93,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

n/s/front outer floor corroding

n/s/rear tyre cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,050 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 87,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 85,513 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 80,689 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,566 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 73,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 64,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,087 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r chassi slight corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,683 miles

both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,842 miles

o/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

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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D261 YTF is a 1987 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D261 YTF, 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 D261 YTF registered?

D261 YTF is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D261 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D261 YTF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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