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F402 TAY

1989 Renault R25

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,555 mi
Last recorded125,555 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Renault R25119,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF402 TAY
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 125,555 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both sides front chassis to floor

hand brake may require further attention nearside effort down

offside outersill corroding

offside rear flexy brake hose ferrule corroding away at edge

Fail 21 Apr 2011 125,553 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both sides front chassis to floor

hand brake may require further attention nearside effort down

offside outersill corroding

offside rear flexy brake hose ferrule corroding away at edge

Pass 14 May 2010 119,126 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 119,125 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2009 111,615 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 111,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Clutch release bearing noisey

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

Pass 17 May 2008 104,662 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 104,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 98,031 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 92,588 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 92,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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F402 TAY is a 1989 Renault R25 in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F402 TAY, 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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F402 TAY is a 1989 Renault R25, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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