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D48 URP

1986 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,743 mi
Last recorded127,743 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD48 URP
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 127,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 120,548 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 120,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,556 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 14 Mar 2016 117,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,584 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 109,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 102,599 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 102,599 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 101,373 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 101,373 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 100,813 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 98,852 miles

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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D48 URP is a 1986 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D48 URP, 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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D48 URP is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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