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D517 VJN

1987 Renault R5

Beige Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,091 mi
Last recorded122,091 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD517 VJN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 122,091 miles

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 120,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 120,073 miles

Nearside Front headlamp glass cracked

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

bonnet stay wire broken

petrol cap flap broken

Pass 31 Mar 2021 119,745 miles

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

bonnet stay wire broken

Pass 27 Jun 2019 119,277 miles

Offside sill dented

Pass 3 Jul 2018 119,146 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 118,809 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 118,286 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside headlamp cracked

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 118,244 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside headlamp cracked

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 117,854 miles

Front tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 117,759 miles

n/s/f head lamp cracked

Fail 30 May 2013 117,712 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/f head lamp cracked

Pass 31 May 2012 116,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

stone chip n/s/f head lamp

Pass 31 May 2011 116,101 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 116,095 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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D517 VJN is a 1987 Renault R5 in Beige with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D517 VJN, 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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D517 VJN is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 30 April 1987.

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