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F72 RAE

1989 Renault R25

Gold Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,297 mi
Last recorded193,297 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Renault R25119,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF72 RAE
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 193,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 193,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 189,830 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 189,039 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 186,294 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 181,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 177,842 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 177,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 174,447 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 152,116 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 149,546 miles

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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F72 RAE is a 1989 Renault R25 in Gold with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F72 RAE, 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 F72 RAE registered?

F72 RAE is a 1989 Renault R25, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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