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C599 EMD

1985 Renault R25

Silver Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

62,397 mi
Last recorded62,397 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Renault R2581,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC599 EMD
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2006 62,397 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 62,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate O.K at time of test.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering system O.K at time of test.

Fail 23 Mar 2006 62,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front number-plate is cracked,OK at time of test.

O/Side Front tyre has wall damage,OK at time of test.

O/Side and N/Side Anti-roll bar tie-rod bushes slightly worn,OK at time of test.

How Reliable is the Renault R25?

Based on 6,402 MOT tests across 1,555 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
2,150
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,555
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 408
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 375
Brake pipe excessively corroded 320
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 308
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C599 EMD is a 1985 Renault R25 in Silver with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1985 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 81,785 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 R25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C599 EMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R25 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C599 EMD is a 1985 Renault R25, first registered on 26 September 1985.

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