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E172 VCY

1988 Renault R25

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,655 mi
Last recorded66,655 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Renault R25107,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE172 VCY
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2007 66,655 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre side deteriorating.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,532 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 65,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

small bloe from exhaust centre section

spare tyre is bald

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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E172 VCY is a 1988 Renault R25 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 E172 VCY, 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 E172 VCY registered?

E172 VCY is a 1988 Renault R25, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E172 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E172 VCY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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