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F890 SRX

1989 Renault R25

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

268,327 mi
Last recorded268,327 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Renault R25119,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF890 SRX
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 268,327 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 268,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 268,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 267,505 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 267,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 266,021 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 266,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 264,033 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 264,026 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 263,155 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 263,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 259,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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F890 SRX is a 1989 Renault R25 in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F890 SRX, 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 F890 SRX registered?

F890 SRX is a 1989 Renault R25, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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