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G280 CPH

1989 Renault R25

Blue Petrol 2458cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,132 mi
Last recorded159,132 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Renault R25119,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG280 CPH
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,458cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 159,132 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 158,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

All 4 brake discs pitted

Battery insecure

Centre rear seat belt not present

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate cracked/damaged

Interior rear view mirror missing

N/S/R tyre tread depth on legal limit, advise replacement

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R service brake performance weak

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear bumper bodywork damaged

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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G280 CPH is a 1989 Renault R25 in Blue with a 2,458cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G280 CPH, 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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G280 CPH is a 1989 Renault R25, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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