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D496 GCL

1986 Renault R5

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,179 mi
Last recorded91,179 miles
Recorded on20 May 2006
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD496 GCL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2006 91,179 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 91,171 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant leaking

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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D496 GCL is a 1986 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D496 GCL, 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 D496 GCL registered?

D496 GCL is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D496 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D496 GCL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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