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E166 VKR

1988 Renault R25

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,103 mi
Last recorded110,103 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Renault R25107,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 VKR
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 110,103 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 107,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,584 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,442 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 103,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,971 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,128 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,154 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,706 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,765 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,343 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 77,300 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 77,300 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 73,405 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 73,402 miles

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

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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E166 VKR is a 1988 Renault R25 in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 107,115 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 E166 VKR, 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 38 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E166 VKR registered?

E166 VKR is a 1988 Renault R25, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is E166 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E166 VKR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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