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H494 KFX

1990 Renault R25

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Renault R25112,159 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH494 KFX
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension arms rusty

Top of offside front chassis rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2011

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent fulll inspection

both rear suspension arms getting rusty

check condition and operation of tailgate latch

o/s front upper suspension arm getting rusty

top of o/s front chassis getting rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2011

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent fulll inspection

Oil leak

both rear suspension arms getting rusty

check condition and operation of tailgate latch

o/s front upper suspension arm getting rusty

top of o/s front chassis getting rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2010

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Oil leak

check condition and operation of tailgate latch

o/s & n/s rear suspension arms rusty

o/s front upper suspension arm rusty

top of o/s front chassis rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2010

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

check condition and operation of tailgate latch

o/s & n/s rear suspension arms rusty

o/s front upper suspension arm rusty

top of o/s front chassis rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2009

NOTE plastic covers fitted

STRONGLY ADVISE oil leak

check tail gate latch security

o/s & n/s rear lower suspension arms getting rusty

o/s front upper suspension arm getting rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2009

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

NOTE plastic covers fitted

STRONGLY ADVISE oil leak

check tail gate latch security

o/s & n/s rear lower suspension arms getting rusty

o/s front upper suspension arm getting rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2008

suspension arms getting rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2007 96,708 miles

Oil leak

o/s front upper suspension arm getting rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2007 96,683 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

floor panels/chassis getting rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2006 91,942 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Aug 2006 91,942 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Sep 2005 86,656 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 86,650 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H494 KFX is a 1990 Renault R25 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 112,159 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 H494 KFX, 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 36 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H494 KFX registered?

H494 KFX is a 1990 Renault R25, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is H494 KFX safe to buy?

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