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D646 BLE

1986 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,915 mi
Last recorded58,915 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD646 BLE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 58,915 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,913 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 58,909 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 58,740 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 58,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,579 miles

both rear tyres perished

steering has slight freeplay

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,219 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 53,219 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,892 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

rear exhaust box poor condition and slight blow

steering column uj has very slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,649 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyre sidewalls becoming perished

Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,233 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,248 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,714 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,189 miles

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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D646 BLE is a 1986 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D646 BLE, 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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What year was D646 BLE registered?

D646 BLE is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 23 December 1986.

Is D646 BLE safe to buy?

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