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D649 NGN

1986 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,615 mi
Last recorded148,615 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD649 NGN
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 148,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 148,326 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 148,247 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

advise ns washer inoperative

advise slight blow from exhaust joints

advise welded undersealed repairs to underside

Pass 1 Nov 2022 147,781 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 147,781 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 147,560 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 147,506 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 147,437 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 147,405 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 147,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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 3 Sep 2011 134,489 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 133,891 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 133,880 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 133,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 133,380 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 133,364 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 129,067 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 129,036 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

drivers seat loose

engine oil leak

exhaust not mounted to original mounting points

nearside rear chassis rail splitting

passanger seat loose

Pass 23 Aug 2006 122,312 miles

BRAKE PIPES OVER PETROL TANK CORRODED NEARSIDE INNER SILL PANEL CORRODED BOTH FUEL LINES CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 114,825 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 114,825 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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D649 NGN is a 1986 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D649 NGN, 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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D649 NGN is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 30 September 1986.

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