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D416 LFX

1986 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,582 mi
Last recorded144,582 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD416 LFX
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 144,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads worn low.

front roll bar bushes worn.

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough.

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 136,444 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 136,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 128,104 miles

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

n/s outer sill rusting

o/s/f outrigger rusting

Fail 24 Jul 2009 127,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both outer sills rusted at front

o/s/f outrigger rusting

Pass 1 Aug 2008 119,157 miles

outer sills badly corroded.

rear shock absorbers corroded.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 119,149 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

outer sills badly corroded.

rear shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 113,207 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 113,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 106,379 miles

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

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

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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D416 LFX is a 1986 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D416 LFX, 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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D416 LFX is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 18 August 1986.

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