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D948 HFB

1987 Renault R5

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,205 mi
Last recorded74,205 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD948 HFB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 74,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2013 74,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 74,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,900 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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D948 HFB is a 1987 Renault R5 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D948 HFB, 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 D948 HFB registered?

D948 HFB is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 18 May 1987.

Is D948 HFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D948 HFB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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