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J455 MFL

1991 Renault R25

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Renault R25111,900 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ455 MFL
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front suspension strut bottom spring cups heavily corroded

centre exhaust rubber splitting

engine oil leak

n/s steering rack gaiter cracking

no bonnett prop

o/s/r brake lags slightly

sills corroding and previously repaired by welding

slight judder n/s/f brake

slight play o/s/f track rod end

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 27 Sep 2007

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front suspension strut bottom spring cups heavily corroded

centre exhaust rubber splitting

engine oil leak

n/s steering rack gaiter cracking

no bonnett prop

o/s/r brake lags slightly

sills corroding and previously repaired by welding

slight judder n/s/f brake

slight play o/s/f track rod end

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Dec 2006

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both gearbox mountings are damaged

n/s/f anti roll bar link rattles on roadtest

Fail 8 Dec 2006

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

both gearbox mounts are broken

corrosion started on floorpan

n/s/f antiroll bar rattles on roadtest

Pass 12 Dec 2005

BOTH GEARBOX MOUNTS BROKEN

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

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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J455 MFL 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 J455 MFL, 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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J455 MFL is a 1991 Renault R25, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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