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M987 GDV

1994 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,981 mi
Last recorded38,981 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Renault R569,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 GDV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,981 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,605 miles

front subframe starting to corrode

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,815 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

fluid hoses to master cylinder look damp

front subframe slighly rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,875 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,131 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 31,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight rust under body

Fail 24 Jun 2010 30,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s/r tyre perished

slight rust under body

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,285 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,691 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 26,691 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,932 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 23,133 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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M987 GDV is a 1994 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 69,219 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 M987 GDV, 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 32 years old, this Renault R5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M987 GDV registered?

M987 GDV is a 1994 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M987 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M987 GDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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