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D566 JDB

1986 Renault R25

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,561 mi
Last recorded73,561 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault R2598,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD566 JDB
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 73,561 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 70,708 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 70,665 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp advise brake inspection

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of engine oily

Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,134 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper wishbone starting to delaminate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates damp,possibly due to repair work

both rear footbrake reading low efficiency,rear imbalance 25%

handbrake efficiency 17%

Fail 10 Oct 2023 68,125 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting turret(chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper wishbone starting to delaminate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates damp,possibly due to repair work

both rear footbrake reading low efficiency,rear imbalance 25%

handbrake efficiency 17%

Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,106 miles

low reading on near side rear foot brake

Pass 20 Aug 2007 68,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,997 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 67,948 miles

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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D566 JDB is a 1986 Renault R25 in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 98,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D566 JDB, 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 40 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D566 JDB registered?

D566 JDB is a 1986 Renault R25, first registered on 7 August 1986.

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