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D502 YHG

1987 Renault R5

Red Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,723 mi
Last recorded76,723 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD502 YHG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 76,723 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 76,719 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 Feb 2018 74,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bent

Fail 10 Feb 2018 74,117 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bent

Pass 18 Feb 2017 70,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 67,511 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,317 miles

n/s/r inner sill damaged

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f wheel has brake bind

Pass 23 Jun 2012 52,673 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 52,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 51,264 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear axle bushes perished

front brake discs corroded and brake pads low

rear exhaused hangers in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2009 57,555 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 47,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 45,532 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 43,130 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 43,130 miles

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

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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D502 YHG is a 1987 Renault R5 in Red with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,058 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 D502 YHG, 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 39 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D502 YHG registered?

D502 YHG is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 29 June 1987.

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