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G157 HAV

1989 Renault R25

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,922 mi
Last recorded152,922 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Renault R25119,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 HAV
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 152,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 144,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 143,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 138,571 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 138,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 134,566 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 134,566 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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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G157 HAV is a 1989 Renault R25 in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G157 HAV, 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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G157 HAV is a 1989 Renault R25, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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