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D315 YFE

1987 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,702 mi
Last recorded67,702 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD315 YFE
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 67,702 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 May 2008 67,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 May 2007 66,374 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 May 2006 64,782 miles

play in nearside front suspension upper mount

Fail 18 May 2006 64,782 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside front suspension leg upper mounting

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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D315 YFE is a 1987 Renault 5 in Silver with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 67,696 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 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D315 YFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Renault 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D315 YFE registered?

D315 YFE is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 30 May 1987.

Is D315 YFE safe to buy?

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