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D393 AJU

1987 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

68,710 mi
Last recorded68,710 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD393 AJU
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2008 68,710 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside inner sill corroded

rear bumper insecure

various rear brake pipes corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner wings corroded excessivly but not within prescribed areas

Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,963 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 60,963 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 53,355 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 53,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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D393 AJU is a 1987 Renault 5 in Blue 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 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 D393 AJU, 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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D393 AJU is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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