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D531 JKN

1986 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,329 mi
Last recorded27,329 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD531 JKN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 27,329 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,252 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 26,830 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 26,674 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,916 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 25,046 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 25,046 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,009 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,987 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,967 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,949 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 24,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

steering feels slightly notchy/lumpy

sump plug leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

steering feels slightly notchy/lumpy

sump plug leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,614 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,162 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,219 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,764 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 21,621 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 21,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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D531 JKN is a 1986 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D531 JKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D531 JKN registered?

D531 JKN is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D531 JKN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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