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D731 MDB

1987 Renault 5

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,717 mi
Last recorded110,717 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD731 MDB
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 110,717 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 110,706 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 104,358 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008
Fail 3 Mar 2008 96,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 88,426 miles

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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D731 MDB is a 1987 Renault 5 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D731 MDB, 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 D731 MDB registered?

D731 MDB is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 21 March 1987.

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The MOT history for D731 MDB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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