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D801 RUR

1987 Renault R5

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,642 mi
Last recorded87,642 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD801 RUR
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 87,642 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front steering rack has slight leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake imbalance (20%)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,351 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,272 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 45,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,744 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,132 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,441 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 36,747 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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D801 RUR is a 1987 Renault R5 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 D801 RUR, 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 D801 RUR registered?

D801 RUR is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 7 April 1987.

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The MOT history for D801 RUR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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