MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,238 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Renault R25?
Based on 6,402 MOT tests across 1,555 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E498 EFG is a 1988 Renault R25 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E498 EFG, 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 E498 EFG registered?
E498 EFG is a 1988 Renault R25, first registered on 4 March 1988.
Is E498 EFG safe to buy?
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