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J135 JKN

1991 Renault R25

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,660 mi
Last recorded63,660 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Renault R25111,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ135 JKN
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,660 miles

The exhaust system is rusty.

All 4 tyres are cracking.

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Slight play and knock in the steering.

The front and rear suspension bushes are cracking.

The handbrack is high.

Wipers.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 63,651 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All 4 tyres are cracking.

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Slight play and knock in the steering.

The exhaust system is rusty.

The front and rear suspension bushes are cracking.

The handbrack is high.

Wipers.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,739 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in the front wheels.

The handbrake is high.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,996 miles

All the front and rear suspension rubbers are cracking.

Oil leak

Slight play in the front wheels.

The exhaust system is rusty.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 61,996 miles

All the front and rear suspension rubbers are cracking.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Slight play in the front wheels.

The exhaust system is rusty.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,348 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Slight play in the front wheels.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,944 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in the steering arms.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,965 miles

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 4 May 2006 56,499 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 56,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre side walls & tread is cracking.

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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J135 JKN is a 1991 Renault R25 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J135 JKN, 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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J135 JKN is a 1991 Renault R25, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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