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D989 VRA

1987 Renault R25

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,183 mi
Last recorded209,183 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Renault R25106,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD989 VRA
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2006 209,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 209,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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D989 VRA is a 1987 Renault R25 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 106,975 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 D989 VRA, 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 39 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D989 VRA registered?

D989 VRA is a 1987 Renault R25, first registered on 16 February 1987.

Is D989 VRA safe to buy?

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