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E947 GJF

1987 Renault R25

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,145 mi
Last recorded130,145 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1987 Renault R25106,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE947 GJF
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 130,145 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking x2 (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 124,208 miles

General condition of the vehicle underside is starting to show deteriorate & corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 119,670 miles

general condition of the vehicle underneath is starting to deterioate

Pass 17 Apr 2017 116,191 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 116,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake compensator x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 111,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 111,351 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,779 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 103,834 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres on 3mm of tread

Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,465 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 99,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 99,559 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 97,896 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 95,037 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 95,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 90,098 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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E947 GJF is a 1987 Renault R25 in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E947 GJF, 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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E947 GJF is a 1987 Renault R25, first registered on 24 November 1987.

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