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D273 CLO

1987 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,857 mi
Last recorded52,857 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD273 CLO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,857 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pipes corroded

engine and gearbox leaking oil

n/s outer c.v. gaiter slightly worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perished and cut

rear of n/s outer door sill corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2009 52,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pipes corroded

engine and gearbox leaking oil

n/s outer c.v. gaiter slightly worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perished and cut

rear of n/s outer door sill corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,555 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,555 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust leaking at joint with rear box

n/s and o/s outer c.v.gaiters slightly worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

Fail 27 Mar 2007 46,230 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust leaking at joint with rear box

n/s and o/s outer c.v.gaiters slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,930 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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D273 CLO 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 57.1%.

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 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 D273 CLO, 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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D273 CLO is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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