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D298 PKR

1987 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,776 mi
Last recorded59,776 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD298 PKR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 59,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 59,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 59,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 59,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 59,357 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2021 58,970 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jun 2020 58,752 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 58,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,947 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,247 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,200 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,401 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,294 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,344 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,367 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,165 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,388 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,684 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 49,682 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,574 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,433 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 47,430 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 46,722 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 45,756 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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D298 PKR is a 1987 Renault R5 in Silver with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D298 PKR, 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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What year was D298 PKR registered?

D298 PKR is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D298 PKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D298 PKR shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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