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F505 OBW

1989 Renault R25

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,627 mi
Last recorded190,627 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Renault R25119,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 OBW
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2006 190,627 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 190,327 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

battery insecure

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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F505 OBW is a 1989 Renault R25 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F505 OBW, 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 F505 OBW registered?

F505 OBW is a 1989 Renault R25, first registered on 21 July 1989.

Is F505 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F505 OBW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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