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D523 SUR

1987 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,826 mi
Last recorded87,826 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD523 SUR
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2008 87,826 miles

N/S/R tyre wall is slightly perished

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2008 87,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

N/S/R tyre wall is slightly perished

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2007 82,859 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s front panels but outside prescribed areas

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis legs

Fail 8 Nov 2007 82,855 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s front panels but outside prescribed areas

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis legs

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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D523 SUR is a 1987 Renault 5 in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol 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 D523 SUR, 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 D523 SUR registered?

D523 SUR is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D523 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D523 SUR 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.

Does D523 SUR have outstanding finance?

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