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E343 EPU

1988 Renault R25

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,093 mi
Last recorded68,093 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault R25107,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE343 EPU
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 68,093 miles

N/s outer sill corroded.

O/s outer sill corroded.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 68,093 miles

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

N/s outer sill corroded.

O/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,918 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/rear brake sticking slightly.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 67,815 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 67,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 67,725 miles

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

steering rack worn

Fail 17 Nov 2006 67,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

small cracks in petrol cap seal

steering rack worn

Pass 17 Nov 2005 66,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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E343 EPU is a 1988 Renault R25 in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E343 EPU, 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 E343 EPU registered?

E343 EPU is a 1988 Renault R25, first registered on 9 February 1988.

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