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F68 RLP

1989 Renault 25

Blue Petrol 2850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,800 mi
Last recorded105,800 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault 25106,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF68 RLP
MakeRenault
Model25
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 105,800 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2009 105,800 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 104,160 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside outer and inner sill seam coooded but not excessively, needs attention

Fail 14 May 2008 104,159 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside outer and inner sill seam coooded but not excessively, needs attention

Pass 16 May 2007 102,451 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 102,451 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 100,351 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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F68 RLP is a 1989 Renault 25 in Blue with a 2,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Renault 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 106,454 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 F68 RLP, 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 37 years old, this Renault 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F68 RLP is a 1989 Renault 25, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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