MOT Status
Mileage
115,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front wiper blades split
coolant level low
corroision with in 30cm off-side rear suspension
corrosion on front struts
engine oil leak
leak from first exhaust joint
rear number plate in poor condition
wear in near-side rear shock absorber top bush
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D79 UGP is a 1987 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 D79 UGP, 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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What year was D79 UGP registered?
D79 UGP is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 1 January 1987.
Is D79 UGP safe to buy?
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