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G442 FKG

1989 Renault R25

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

127,997 mi
Last recorded127,997 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2005
Typical for 1989 Renault R25119,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 FKG
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2005 127,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Anti roll bar bushes staring to show signs of wear.

Brake pipe unions & ferrules corroding.

Brake regulator valve corroded & stiff to operate.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places.

N/s front coil spring mounting corroded (part of strut), recommend it is replaced at the same time as the broken o/s strut.

O/s front seat belt stalk cover missing.

Oil all over engine.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G442 FKG is a 1989 Renault R25 in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G442 FKG, 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 G442 FKG registered?

G442 FKG is a 1989 Renault R25, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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