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D633 NGJ

1986 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,697 mi
Last recorded114,697 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD633 NGJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 114,697 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 114,697 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 113,641 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,576 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 113,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 113,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 113,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,794 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,540 miles

corrosion on front and rear chassis

drivers seat back mechanism worn

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads very low

seat belt reel mountings modified

steering lock not operating

Fail 18 Mar 2015 112,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on front and rear chassis

drivers seat back mechanism worn

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads very low

seat belt reel mountings modified

steering lock not operating

Pass 19 Jun 2013 111,825 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 111,825 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2012 78,063 miles

Battery insucure

Both seat belts although working are hard to pull in and out

Drivers seat forward and back has limited travel

Ignition steering lock not working

Fail 28 May 2012 780 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insucure

Ignition steering lock not working

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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D633 NGJ is a 1986 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D633 NGJ, 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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D633 NGJ is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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