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J181 RDH

1992 Renault R25

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,597 mi
Last recorded105,597 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Renault R25105,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 RDH
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 105,580 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake valve leaking load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,726 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 103,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 102,207 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 102,207 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 98,822 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and Nearside to wheel cylinder (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 98,822 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and Nearside to wheel cylinder (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,856 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017
Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,880 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 84,880 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 79,597 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 79,597 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,228 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,706 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 63,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,034 miles

o.s.r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 19 Jan 2011 59,030 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o.s.r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,044 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 51,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Noise from offside rear brake?

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,615 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 39,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,973 miles

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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J181 RDH is a 1992 Renault R25 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 105,548 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 J181 RDH, 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 34 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J181 RDH registered?

J181 RDH is a 1992 Renault R25, first registered on 28 April 1992.

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