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D82 BPE

1987 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

37,420 mi
Last recorded37,420 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD82 BPE
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2010 37,420 miles

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

Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,162 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 37,162 miles

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

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

brake pipes pitted and some are rusty

nearside front wheel bent on rim

Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,534 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 36,534 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre low on tread and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre low on tread and worn on both edges

Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,845 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 35,774 miles

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

both front tyres worn low with offside front worn bald on both edges

brake pipes pitted and rusty

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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D82 BPE is a 1987 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D82 BPE, 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 D82 BPE registered?

D82 BPE is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 30 June 1987.

Is D82 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D82 BPE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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