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D601 APA

1987 Renault 5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

105,674 mi
Last recorded105,674 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD601 APA
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2007 105,674 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 105,400 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to all brake pipes

no rear seats and or rear seatbelts fitted to the vehicle

slight play to the nearside front wheel bearing

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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D601 APA is a 1987 Renault 5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D601 APA, 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 D601 APA registered?

D601 APA is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D601 APA safe to buy?

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