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H257 BYJ

1991 Renault R25

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,427 mi
Last recorded121,427 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault R25111,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 BYJ
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 121,427 miles

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

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

nearside rear shocker damp on the bottom

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2008 121,417 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear shocker damp on the bottom

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2007 118,487 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear floor panels starting to corroed

Pass 4 Aug 2006 113,876 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in both sides of rack

Fail 28 Jul 2006 113,145 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in both sides of rack

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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H257 BYJ is a 1991 Renault R25 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 111,900 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 H257 BYJ, 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 35 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H257 BYJ registered?

H257 BYJ is a 1991 Renault R25, first registered on 27 March 1991.

Is H257 BYJ safe to buy?

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