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D479 UMO

1986 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,006 mi
Last recorded98,006 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD479 UMO
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 98,006 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,006 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 98,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 98,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 98,009 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 98,006 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,774 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,555 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 97,458 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 97,455 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 97,436 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 97,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 97,288 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 107,777 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades split

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s centre inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 107,626 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 107,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 106,759 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 106,755 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 106,653 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 106,653 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 106,653 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D479 UMO is a 1986 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D479 UMO, 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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D479 UMO is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 18 August 1986.

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