MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,145 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
general condition of the vehicle underneath is starting to deterioate
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear exhaust clamp corroded
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
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)
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)
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front brake discs slightly pitted
rear tyres on 3mm of tread
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Renault R25?
Based on 6,402 MOT tests across 1,555 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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