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C490 EKJ

1986 Renault 25

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

131,762 mi
Last recorded131,762 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC490 EKJ
MakeRenault
Model25
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2007 131,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 125,941 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 125,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.5MM FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 121,970 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 121,970 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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How Reliable is the Renault 25?

Based on 774 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
3,388
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
constant velocity joint gaiter split 50
Brake pipe excessively corroded 48
Steering rack gaiter split 46
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C490 EKJ is a 1986 Renault 25 in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Renault 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C490 EKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Renault 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C490 EKJ registered?

C490 EKJ is a 1986 Renault 25, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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The MOT history for C490 EKJ shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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