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E876 VGJ

1987 Renault R25

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,150 mi
Last recorded108,150 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 Renault R25106,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE876 VGJ
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2021 108,150 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to rear all the way. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer seal. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened Arm bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,975 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel hose corroded both hoses marked in yellow (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 106,975 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED IN YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED IN YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel hose corroded both hoses marked in yellow (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MARKED IN YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MARKED IN YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,630 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 103,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front small pin hole in outer boot not losing grease

Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,019 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,431 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,573 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 89,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,787 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 85,284 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 84,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,118 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,995 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,308 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 75,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 68,345 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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E876 VGJ is a 1987 Renault R25 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 E876 VGJ, 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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E876 VGJ is a 1987 Renault R25, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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