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F87 HGC

1989 Renault R25

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,812 mi
Last recorded78,812 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Renault R25119,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF87 HGC
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 78,812 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear lights lens deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2012 78,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear lights lens deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2011 78,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

condition of the vehicle(under)slight corrosion

nearside rear lights lens damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front bump stops split

offside front seat belt casing[cover ] missing but lock and unlock advice replacement

rear box sitting on rubber likely to burn out

Fail 27 Sep 2010 78,053 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front bump stops split

offside front seat belt casing[cover ] missing but lock and unlock advice replacement

rear box sitting on rubber likely to burn out

Pass 9 Oct 2009 77,762 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

body damage around

both front bump stops split

nearside rear bumper slight damage

neraside front door moulding missing

rear bumper [nearside]loose touching exhaust pipe

Fail 19 Sep 2009 77,747 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front both bump stops split

front under engine cover insecured

nearside body has a damage

rear bumper has a damage

rear bumper touching exhaust pipe

Pass 30 Sep 2008 76,659 miles

both ns and os sill panels are starting to corrode

fuel pipes excessively corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2008 76,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

both ns and os sill panels are starting to corrode

exhaust system rattles very badly

fuel pipes excessively corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2007 74,425 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 72,545 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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F87 HGC is a 1989 Renault R25 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F87 HGC, 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 F87 HGC registered?

F87 HGC is a 1989 Renault R25, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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