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E49 EGU

1988 Renault R25

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

112,308 mi
Last recorded112,308 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault R25107,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE49 EGU
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 112,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting As marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting As marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 111,845 miles

Both front outer sills corroded

Both rear inner sills heavily corroded (jacking points), however not considered excessive

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r brake drum wet, however no visible leak at time of test

Fail 11 Feb 2025 111,838 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front outer sills corroded

Both rear inner sills heavily corroded (jacking points), however not considered excessive

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r brake drum wet, however no visible leak at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2024 111,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2024 111,583 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Handbrake in need of adjustment

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear brake drum damp though no obvious leak of brake fluid

Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,018 miles

Handbrake in need of adjustment

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f chassis corroded (prompt)

o/s/r brake drum wet, no obvious leak

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Fail 1 Feb 2023 111,018 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

o/s/r brake drum wet, no obvious leak

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Handbrake in need of adjustment

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f chassis corroded (prompt)

Pass 7 Feb 2022 110,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s steering rack gaiter slight leak

o/s/r brake drum wet, though no visible brake fluid leak

Fail 7 Feb 2022 110,378 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

o/s steering rack gaiter slight leak

o/s/r brake drum wet, though no visible brake fluid leak

Pass 2 Feb 2021 109,709 miles

Corrosion on o/s/f lower a pillar

corrosion on front metal brake pipes

corrosion on o/s/f chassis

o/s/f sill corroded

o/s/r drum slightly wet, would suggest brake fluid, but cannot see to inspect further

Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,101 miles

chassis corroded

o/s/f sill corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2020 109,100 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

chassis corroded

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 108,404 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 107,942 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 107,939 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 107,115 miles

offside CV gaiter slightly leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,102 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 104,438 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,054 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 103,054 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,623 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 101,041 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 100,280 miles

both front lower suspension arms and the o/s/r corroding

o/s/f chassis rail corroding outside of prescribed area

o/s/f floor pan corroding around seat mounting

Pass 22 Feb 2010 99,499 miles

brake pipe in n/s/f wheel arch corroding

o/s/f chassis rail corroding within 30cm of lower suspension mount

o/s/f floor pan corroding around seat mounting

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

rear suspension cross member corroding in centre

tow bar mounting frame and brackets corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2010 99,494 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The offside rear brake does not reach the effort of the nearside rear, although they come on together initially.

There is corrosion forming on the offside front chasis rail.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 98,683 miles

ENGINE OVER HEATING COOLING FAN NOT CUTTING IN

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE TO FLEX HOSE CORRODING

O/S/F FLOOR PAN CORRODING AROUND DRIVERS SEAST MOUNT

O/S/F INNER WING CORRODING WITHIN 30 CM OF THE UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNT

O/S/F INSIDE WHEEL ARCH CORRODING WITHIN 30 CM OF SUSPENSION MOUNT

O/S/F LOWER VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODING

SOME PLAY IN THE O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

Fail 20 Jan 2009 98,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 97,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F LOWER CHASSIS RAIL AND O/S/F SEAT MOUNTING TO FLOOR CORRODING

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR [SHORT]EXHAUST PIPE BADLY CORRODED AND LEAKING

Pass 9 Jan 2008 97,355 miles

O/S/F LOWER CHASSIS RAIL AND O/S/F SEAT MOUNTING TO FLOOR CORRODING

REAR [SHORT]EXHAUST PIPE BADLY CORRODED AND LEAKING

Pass 9 Jan 2007 95,817 miles

EXHAUST PIPE INTO REAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

O/S FLOOR PAN CORRODING WITHIN 30CM OF O/S/F LOWER SEATBELT MOUNTING [SEAT MOUNT]

O/S/F CHASSIS RAIL CORRODING,AT THIS TIME OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 11 Jan 2006 94,060 miles

CORROSION FORMING IN O/S/F CHASSIS RAIL AND TOP OF BOTH INNER WINGS

REAR EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER CORRODED

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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E49 EGU is a 1988 Renault R25 in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1988 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 107,115 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 E49 EGU, 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 38 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E49 EGU is a 1988 Renault R25, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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