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F290 DNT

1989 Renault R25

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,874 mi
Last recorded141,874 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault R25119,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF290 DNT
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 141,874 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 141,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 136,143 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 136,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 129,520 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 129,520 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 125,697 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 123,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 123,947 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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F290 DNT is a 1989 Renault R25 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F290 DNT, 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 F290 DNT registered?

F290 DNT is a 1989 Renault R25, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F290 DNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F290 DNT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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