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J705 MLX

1992 Renault R25

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,659 mi
Last recorded64,659 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1992 Renault R25105,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ705 MLX
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 64,659 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,890 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,812 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,107 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 59,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 59,530 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,710 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,713 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,184 miles

very slight noise from n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,617 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 55,604 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,880 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 22 Oct 2007 53,966 miles

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,966 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2006 52,744 miles

screen stone chipped

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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J705 MLX is a 1992 Renault R25 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J705 MLX, 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 J705 MLX registered?

J705 MLX is a 1992 Renault R25, first registered on 23 April 1992.

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