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D28 MNK

1986 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,599 mi
Last recorded75,599 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD28 MNK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 75,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake caliper damp

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,599 miles

Horn sound poor

Nearside Front Brake caliper damp

Nearside Front Position lamp dim in operation

Nearside Front Slight play in lower ball joint

Offside Front Slight damage to seat belt

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 75,589 miles

Central Exhaust hanger detached

Exhaust slightly noisy

Front Electrical loom chaffing on cooling system radiator

Nearside Front Corrosion to jacking point

Offside Front Tyre has cut to tread section

Slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2021 75,527 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded & poorly secured

Nearside Front Cable poorly routed through door shut

Nearside Front Slight play in track rod end

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Corrosion to chassis / jacking point

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads worn to limit

Fail 23 Jun 2021 75,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes slightly corroded & poorly secured

Nearside Front Cable poorly routed through door shut

Nearside Front Slight play in track rod end

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Corrosion to chassis / jacking point

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads worn to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2020 75,527 miles

Brace from engine to gearbox detached

Fuel pipe slightly corroded front to rear

Horn sounds poor

Movement in drivers seat base

Nearside Front Slight movement in suspension top mounting / bearing

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Corrosion to jacking point

Offside Front Slight movement in suspension top mounting / bearing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly low on pressure

Rear Brake discs deteriorated

Rear Brake pads worn

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Rear seats not fitted

Suspension lower than standard

Wheels different size from front to rear

Fail 12 Feb 2020 75,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brace from engine to gearbox detached

Exhaust silencer insecure Front clamp insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe slightly corroded front to rear

Horn sounds poor

Movement in drivers seat base

Nearside Front Slight movement in suspension top mounting / bearing

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Corrosion to jacking point

Offside Front Slight movement in suspension top mounting / bearing

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly low on pressure

Rear Brake discs deteriorated

Rear Brake pads worn

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Rear seats not fitted

Suspension lower than standard

Wheels different size from front to rear

Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,527 miles

Front Both brake flexy hoses perished

Offside Front Corrosion to jacking point

Offside Front Play in track rod end & rubber in poor condition

Passenger seats not fitted

Rear Brake pads worn

Reverse lights not working

Screen washer poor

Tank cap seal perished & in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2018 75,527 miles

Front Both brake flexy hoses perished

Offside Front Corrosion to jacking point

Offside Front Play in track rod end & rubber in poor condition

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger seats not fitted

Rear Brake pads worn

Reverse lights not working

Screen washer poor

Tank cap seal perished & in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2015 75,432 miles

Both front coil springs poorly secured

Corrosion to N/S/F metal brake pipe

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front fog lamps not working & N/S missing

O/S/F tyre perished

Play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Play in O/S track rod end ball joint

Rear seats not fitted

Screen wipers poor

Steering lock not working (Immobiliser fitted)

Suspension lower than standard

Fail 6 May 2015 75,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front coil springs poorly secured

Corrosion to N/S/F metal brake pipe

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front fog lamps not working & N/S missing

O/S/F tyre perished

Play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Play in O/S track rod end ball joint

Rear seats not fitted

Screen wipers poor

Steering lock not working (Immobiliser fitted)

Suspension lower than standard

Pass 13 May 2013 75,409 miles

Corrosion to N/S floor pan

Corrosion to N/S/F brake metal pipe

Corrosion to front to rear fuel pipe

Exhaust system slightly noisey

N/S steering rack gater in poor condition

O/S outer C/V boot in poor condition

Rear pads worn close to limit

Slight play in N/S wheel bearing

Slight play in O/S track rod end

Suspension lower than standard

Fail 13 May 2013 75,409 miles

Corrosion to N/S floor pan

Corrosion to N/S/F brake metal pipe

Corrosion to front to rear fuel pipe

Exhaust system slightly noisey

N/S steering rack gater in poor condition

O/S outer C/V boot in poor condition

Rear pads worn close to limit

Slight play in N/S wheel bearing

Slight play in O/S track rod end

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Suspension lower than standard

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,400 miles

Front fog lamps not working

N/S screen washer poor

N/S steering rack gater in poor condition

N/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

O/S inner drive shaft boot in poor condition

Rear exhaust joint & hanger in poor condition

Slight corrosion to O/S/F brake metal pipe

Slight play in N/S track rod end ball joint

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Jan 2011 75,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front fog lamps not working

N/S screen washer poor

N/S steering rack gater in poor condition

N/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

O/S inner drive shaft boot in poor condition

Rear exhaust joint & hanger in poor condition

Slight corrosion to O/S/F brake metal pipe

Slight play in N/S track rod end ball joint

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Jun 2009 75,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 75,399 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 75,392 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2006 75,390 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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D28 MNK is a 1986 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1986 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 72,149 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 D28 MNK, 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 40 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D28 MNK is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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