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D477 XJM

1987 Renault 5

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,047 mi
Last recorded124,047 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD477 XJM
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 124,047 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 124,047 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 124,047 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 124,047 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D477 XJM is a 1987 Renault 5 in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D477 XJM, 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 D477 XJM registered?

D477 XJM is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D477 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D477 XJM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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