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D799 NON

1987 Renault R5

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,377 mi
Last recorded102,377 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD799 NON
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 102,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 102,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,372 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 102,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,369 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 102,368 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor at axle mounts (2.4.A.3)

low effort rear brakes . hand brake poor effort , just passed test

Fail 26 Apr 2017 102,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking bottom of filler pipe (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor at axle mounts (2.4.A.3)

low effort rear brakes . hand brake poor effort , just passed test

Pass 19 Dec 2014 102,366 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,365 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted not allowing proper inspection

window wiper stalk insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2013 102,365 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted not allowing proper inspection

window wiper stalk insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2011 102,364 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 102,356 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel lines corroded.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front hub bearing audible.

Underbody corroded in places.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 102,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fuel lines corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers split.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front and offside front jacking points and surrounding areas corroded.

Nearside front hub bearing audible.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear axle mounting worn, wheel/tyre not fouling vehicle.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 102,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 75,467 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 102,192 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 101,388 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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D799 NON is a 1987 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1987 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,058 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 D799 NON, 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 39 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D799 NON is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 2 January 1987.

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