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E988 LLJ

1987 Renault R25

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,037 mi
Last recorded158,037 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1987 Renault R25106,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE988 LLJ
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 158,037 miles

front number plate damaged

numerous other areas of underbody rusting and / or previously repaired

oil leaks

possible power steering fluid leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 157,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

numerous other areas of underbody rusting and / or previously repaired

oil leaks

possible power steering fluid leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 151,184 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing

front number plate deteriorating

near side front tyre inner edge bald in places and close to legal limits

numerous areas of underbody / chassis / sill areas rusting or previously repaired

off side front tyre inner edge bald in places and close to legal limits

oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2011 149,161 miles

front number plate damaged

near side front tyre perishing

several areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired

slight exhaust blow

Fail 15 Mar 2011 149,161 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

near side front tyre perishing

several areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Dec 2009 147,366 miles

several other areas of chassis / underbody rusting

Fail 30 Nov 2009 147,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

several other areas of chassis / underbody badly rusting

Pass 20 Aug 2008 145,982 miles

exhaust blowing in a few places

front number plate deteriorating / damaged

near side front chassis area badly rusting

near side inner and outer sill panels rusting

off side and near side front and rear floor areas rusting

off side rear tyre inner edge worn and on legal limits

oil leaks

slight power sterring fluid leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 137,573 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 137,571 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 130,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STRONG ADVISE;CORROSION STARTED THROUGHOUT UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE/.

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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E988 LLJ is a 1987 Renault R25 in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 E988 LLJ, 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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E988 LLJ is a 1987 Renault R25, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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