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J598 LCR

1992 Renault R25

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,661 mi
Last recorded49,661 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Renault R25105,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ598 LCR
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 49,661 miles

n/s/r tyre inner scrubbing edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner + outer edge

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 49,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre inner scrubbing edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner + outer edge

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 108,655 miles

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

gearbox wet

n/s/f tyre cracking

no spare wheel

stearing rack boots wet

Fail 9 May 2012 108,655 miles

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

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

gearbox wet

n/s/f tyre cracking

no spare wheel

stearing rack boots wet

Pass 12 Apr 2011 103,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 96,804 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 93,182 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 89,684 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2008 89,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 84,141 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 83,649 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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J598 LCR is a 1992 Renault R25 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J598 LCR, 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 J598 LCR registered?

J598 LCR is a 1992 Renault R25, first registered on 16 June 1992.

Is J598 LCR safe to buy?

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