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D462 BFH

1986 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

230,696 mi
Last recorded230,696 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD462 BFH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 230,696 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 229,907 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Filler pipe area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating and Offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front lower wing corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 226,498 miles

front sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 223,020 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn but still clearins windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2018 218,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 215,481 miles

exhaust back box corroded

o/s n/s rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 211,372 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 211,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 207,422 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 204,050 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 200,760 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 11 Aug 2012 199,675 miles

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

both sills corroded and patched

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s front wing damaged

o/s front flexi brake pipe perished and ferrul corroded

o/s track rod end worn

rear seats removed

Pass 2 Sep 2011 194,747 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 194,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 179,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 179,291 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 167,504 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 167,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 156,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 149,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 137,288 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 136,781 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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D462 BFH is a 1986 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D462 BFH, 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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D462 BFH is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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