MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,814 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear bumper insecure
o/s and n/s inner valances holed and rusty
o/s and n/s outer sills holed and rusty at front
rear bumper mountings holed and rusty
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front outer sills holed
centre silencer rusty
front number plate cracked
front wipers not parking
n/s number plate bulb dull
n/s/f wing rusty
o/s rear panel holed and rusty @ filler neck
slight exhaust blow from centre silencer
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front outer sills holed
centre silencer rusty
front number plate cracked
front wipers not parking
n/s number plate bulb dull
n/s/f wing rusty
o/s rear panel holed and rusty @ filler neck
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
slight exhaust blow from centre silencer
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front outer sills holed
front number plate cracked
front wiper blades not parking correctly
n/s/f wing rusty
o/s rear panel holed and rusty around fuel filler neck
o/s/f tyre found soft and has nail in it
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s and n/s outer sills holed and rusty at front
slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s and n/s outer sills holed and rusty at front
slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D609 ESG is a 1987 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D609 ESG, 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 D609 ESG registered?
D609 ESG is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 1 June 1987.
Is D609 ESG safe to buy?
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