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J458 OLJ

1991 Renault R25

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,192 mi
Last recorded186,192 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1991 Renault R25111,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ458 OLJ
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 186,192 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 186,186 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 184,534 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to nearside & offside rear inner & outer sill

plastic sill covers on rear

Pass 24 Sep 2019 183,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 180,597 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 178,252 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 176,072 miles

Front Oil leak heavy ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slow retract in return

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 176,072 miles

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

Front Oil leak heavy ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slow retract in return

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 174,239 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leek

Pass 24 Sep 2014 172,117 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 6,253 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside & offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Sep 2013 6,235 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside & offside front brake slightly binding

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Sep 2012 168,436 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 166,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 165,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 162,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 160,006 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 159,984 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 156,457 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 156,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 150,882 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 150,859 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J458 OLJ is a 1991 Renault R25 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 J458 OLJ, 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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J458 OLJ is a 1991 Renault R25, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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