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F57 HGH

1989 Renault R25

Black Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,780 mi
Last recorded120,780 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault R25119,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF57 HGH
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 120,780 miles

offside front cv gaitor weaping

Fail 4 Dec 2009 120,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2008 119,926 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 119,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 116,720 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 116,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 109,901 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 109,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery insecure

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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F57 HGH is a 1989 Renault R25 in Black with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F57 HGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F57 HGH registered?

F57 HGH is a 1989 Renault R25, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F57 HGH safe to buy?

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