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E55 ELM

1990 Renault R25

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,045 mi
Last recorded152,045 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1990 Renault R25112,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE55 ELM
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 152,045 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 152,042 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

advise o/s steering rack arm has some play

advise rear chassis corroded

advise windscreen chipped in zone `a`

Pass 16 Dec 2005 149,503 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 149,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

All door shuts partially covered

Both front discs badly corroded

Both outer sills corroded and partially covered at rear

Exhaust system corroded

Extensive corrosion to the underside of vehicle

Front number plate cracked

Oil leaks in engine bay

Rear wiper blade perished

Slight corrosion to the nearside top suspension mount

Spare tyre worn

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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E55 ELM is a 1990 Renault R25 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 112,159 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 E55 ELM, 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 36 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E55 ELM registered?

E55 ELM is a 1990 Renault R25, first registered on 7 March 1990.

Is E55 ELM safe to buy?

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