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D52 ADG

1986 Renault R5

Red Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,071 mi
Last recorded131,071 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD52 ADG
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 131,071 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

chip on n/s/f headlamp lens

under body rusty all areas

Fail 8 Sep 2009 131,064 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

under body rusty all areas

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

chip on n/s/f headlamp lens

Pass 16 Sep 2008 130,721 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

n/s/f head lamp glass chiped

Fail 15 Sep 2008 130,715 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

n/s/f head lamp glass chiped

Pass 18 Sep 2007 130,367 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f light lense cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2006 129,207 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Sep 2006 129,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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D52 ADG is a 1986 Renault R5 in Red with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D52 ADG, 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 D52 ADG registered?

D52 ADG is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D52 ADG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D52 ADG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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