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F895 UEG

1988 Renault 25

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

242,332 mi
Last recorded242,332 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault 25137,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF895 UEG
MakeRenault
Model25
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 242,332 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 242,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 231,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member corroded

near side front sill corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2008 231,333 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member corroded

near side front sill corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2007 223,438 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 223,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 211,798 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 211,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 199,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 199,137 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 199,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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F895 UEG is a 1988 Renault 25 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1988 Renault 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 137,300 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 F895 UEG, 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 38 years old, this Renault 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F895 UEG is a 1988 Renault 25, first registered on 22 August 1988.

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