MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D489 TCU is a 1986 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D489 TCU, 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 D489 TCU registered?
D489 TCU is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 4 August 1986.
Is D489 TCU safe to buy?
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