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D944 WVL

1987 Renault 5

Silver Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,644 mi
Last recorded72,644 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault 567,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD944 WVL
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,644 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

floorpan chassis rails and suspension mounts corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2006 69,536 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 69,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on chassis †

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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D944 WVL is a 1987 Renault 5 in Silver with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 D944 WVL, 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 D944 WVL registered?

D944 WVL is a 1987 Renault 5, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is D944 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D944 WVL shows 3 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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