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D610 THF

1987 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,214 mi
Last recorded110,214 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD610 THF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2013 110,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside and offside rear body corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

nearside front wheel slightly bent

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2012 108,768 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 102,633 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both outer sills have covers fitted at time of test unable to fully inspect

park brake lever travel high

Fail 9 Aug 2010 102,633 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both outer sills have covers fitted at time of test unable to fully inspect

park brake lever travel high

Pass 20 Jul 2009 99,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 98,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

sill panels slightly corroded.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 97,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

sill panels slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 97,683 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 95,219 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 95,219 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 86,328 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D610 THF is a 1987 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D610 THF, 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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D610 THF is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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