MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs corroded
both front track rod end gaiters split
nearside front outer wing detatched at bottom fixing point
nearside front sill corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area
offside front wiper blade split
rear wiper arm missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
centre an d rear exhaust corroded
rear brake pipes corroding
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D872 CPA is a 1987 Renault R5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 D872 CPA, 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 D872 CPA registered?
D872 CPA is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 5 June 1987.
Is D872 CPA safe to buy?
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