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J849 FVG

1991 Renault R25

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,458 mi
Last recorded205,458 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault R25111,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ849 FVG
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 205,458 miles

centre exhaust mount rubber slightly split

offside rear inner tail light not working

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2006 202,841 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 202,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

PAS belt loose

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2005 200,808 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 200,808 miles

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

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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J849 FVG is a 1991 Renault R25 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J849 FVG, 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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What year was J849 FVG registered?

J849 FVG is a 1991 Renault R25, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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