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D491 VVL

1987 Renault 5

Red Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,294 mi
Last recorded139,294 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 VVL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2025 139,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse light not working . before 1991 model

Pass 25 Jul 2024 138,380 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 134,158 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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D491 VVL is a 1987 Renault 5 in Red with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D491 VVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D491 VVL registered?

D491 VVL is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is D491 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D491 VVL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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