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D707 XPL

1986 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,292 mi
Last recorded54,292 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD707 XPL
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,292 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side sill corroded but not with in perscribed area

off side front cv boot has slight leak of grease

repair to off side sill end covered with underseal

Fail 19 Jul 2007 54,285 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside CV boot has slight leak of grease

nearside sill coroded but not within perscribed area

repair to offside sill end covered with underseal

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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D707 XPL is a 1986 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D707 XPL, 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 D707 XPL registered?

D707 XPL is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 17 November 1986.

Is D707 XPL safe to buy?

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