MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Renault R25?
Based on 6,402 MOT tests across 1,555 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D989 VRA is a 1987 Renault R25 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 106,975 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 D989 VRA, 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 39 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D989 VRA registered?
D989 VRA is a 1987 Renault R25, first registered on 16 February 1987.
Is D989 VRA safe to buy?
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