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D875 FDF

1987 Renault R5

Red Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,529 mi
Last recorded37,529 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD875 FDF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 37,529 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 37,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 37,450 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 37,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2017 37,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 36,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,532 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 36,235 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler flap missing

Fail 12 May 2014 36,231 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 13 May 2013 35,970 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 35,671 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 35,671 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 May 2011 35,249 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 35,247 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f steering rack-end has slight play

Pass 11 May 2010 34,176 miles

o/s/f suspension height slightly high.

Pass 15 May 2009 34,542 miles

o/s front repeter lens missing.

Pass 12 May 2008 34,210 miles

o/s/f repeater lamp lense missing

Pass 14 May 2007 33,867 miles

Right hand front flashing repeater lense missing

n/s/r lamp ineracting with flasher

Pass 19 May 2006 33,698 miles

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

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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D875 FDF is a 1987 Renault R5 in Red with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 D875 FDF, 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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D875 FDF is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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