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D383 UHC

1986 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,483 mi
Last recorded50,483 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD383 UHC
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,483 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 50,483 miles

Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D383 UHC is a 1986 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D383 UHC, 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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What year was D383 UHC registered?

D383 UHC is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 31 October 1986.

Is D383 UHC safe to buy?

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