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D681 UYJ

1986 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,051 mi
Last recorded30,051 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD681 UYJ
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 30,051 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 29,962 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 29,826 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 29,724 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 29,563 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 29,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 29,482 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 29,481 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 29,270 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 28,921 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,480 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 28,143 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 28,143 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,520 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,090 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,535 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,207 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,867 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,600 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,059 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,539 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 24,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,900 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,165 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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D681 UYJ is a 1986 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D681 UYJ, 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 D681 UYJ registered?

D681 UYJ is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 23 December 1986.

Is D681 UYJ safe to buy?

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