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F518 BUX

1988 Renault 25

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,970 mi
Last recorded151,970 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault 25137,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 BUX
MakeRenault
Model25
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 151,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 151,970 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007
Pass 2 Aug 2006
Fail 29 Jul 2006 139,318 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault 25?

Based on 774 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
3,388
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
constant velocity joint gaiter split 50
Brake pipe excessively corroded 48
Steering rack gaiter split 46
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F518 BUX is a 1988 Renault 25 in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Renault 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 137,300 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 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F518 BUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Renault 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F518 BUX registered?

F518 BUX is a 1988 Renault 25, first registered on 23 November 1988.

Is F518 BUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F518 BUX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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