MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,223 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Spare wheel secured with cable ties to secure it
Battery insecure
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare wheel secured with cable ties to secure it
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Battery insecure
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare wheel only secured with cable ties
Bad engine Oil leak
Front to rear brake pipes poor
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
chip in windscreen
oil leak.
How Reliable is the Renault R5?
Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D992 BLF 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 40%.
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 D992 BLF, 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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How do I check the history of D992 BLF?
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What year was D992 BLF registered?
D992 BLF is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 27 January 1987.
Is D992 BLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for D992 BLF shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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