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D561 BBD

1987 Renault R5

White Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,332 mi
Last recorded65,332 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD561 BBD
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,332 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,806 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 61,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,432 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 61,432 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,001 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 60,997 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,415 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2012 60,415 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,897 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brakes noisy

Fail 2 Mar 2011 59,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brakes noisy

Fail 8 Mar 2010 59,403 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,403 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,791 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,224 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 57,224 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,759 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 56,759 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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D561 BBD is a 1987 Renault R5 in White with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 D561 BBD, 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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D561 BBD is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 20 February 1987.

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