1986 Renault R5 1.4L Petrol · C978 DYG
1986 Renault R5 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10/04/1986. Recorded mileage 43,090 miles. MOT valid until 07/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT R5
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1397cc
C978 DYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 43,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C978 DYG Mileage History
- 03/05/202340,728 mi
- 09/05/202340,728 mi
- 08/05/202441,316 mi+588 mi
- 10/04/202542,557 mi+1,241 mi
- 08/05/202643,090 mi+533 mi
Average of roughly 784 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C978 DYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Renault R5 (C978 DYG) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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