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F142 RVW

1989 Renault R25

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,933 mi
Last recorded46,933 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Renault R25119,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF142 RVW
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 46,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

inner sills starting to corrode

lower arms corroded

offside front shock starting to leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,803 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,979 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 41,916 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Spare wheel not secure

Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,801 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,292 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 41,281 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,024 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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F142 RVW is a 1989 Renault R25 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 119,334 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 F142 RVW, 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 37 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F142 RVW registered?

F142 RVW is a 1989 Renault R25, first registered on 16 March 1989.

Is F142 RVW safe to buy?

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