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J749 MBJ

1992 Renault R25

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

169,193 mi
Last recorded169,193 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Renault R25105,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ749 MBJ
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 169,193 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 169,182 miles

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 168,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 162,170 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 162,150 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 161,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 161,276 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 161,276 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 158,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 153,850 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 151,792 miles

Front sill holed

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 151,792 miles

Front sill holed

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 147,450 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 147,450 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 141,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 140,635 miles

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

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

engine has a bad oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 140,583 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 140,556 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

slight play in steering

wipers smear

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 140,556 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

slight play in steering

wipers smear

Pass 15 Feb 2010 137,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 17 Feb 2009 127,215 miles

Rear springs getting poor.

Some play in steering.

Underbody corroding.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 122,660 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 122,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Underbody corroding.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 117,913 miles

Exhaust corroding and small leak at rear.

Front brake discs corroding.

N/S/F foglamp glass broken.

Outer sills starting to corrode.

Rear coil springs worn.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 112,548 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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J749 MBJ is a 1992 Renault R25 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J749 MBJ, 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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J749 MBJ is a 1992 Renault R25, first registered on 4 March 1992.

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