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J697 BRB

1992 Renault R25

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Renault R25105,548 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 BRB
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

all under side of car hard to access due to underseal

both rear outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 28 Jan 2009

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

all under side of car hard to access due to underseal

both rear outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Jan 2008 1,114 miles

front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear suspenspion bed badly rusty

wipers noisy

Fail 10 Jan 2008 1,021 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear suspenspion bed badly rusty

wipers noisy

Pass 9 Jan 2007

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 91,347 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 91,335 miles

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

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

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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J697 BRB is a 1992 Renault R25 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J697 BRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J697 BRB registered?

J697 BRB is a 1992 Renault R25, first registered on 21 January 1992.

Is J697 BRB safe to buy?

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