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E50 MJD

1988 Renault R25

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,072 mi
Last recorded173,072 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Renault R25107,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE50 MJD
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2016 173,072 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump and filter (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front both inner rack joints have slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 173,072 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both wipers splitting

drivers door corroded

drivers sill corroded

exhaust manifold cracked

oil leaking from engine

passenger track rod end rubber perished

passenger wing mirror damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2015 173,072 miles

Damage to near side door mirror.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 173,072 miles

Damage to near side door mirror.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 173,072 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 173,072 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 173,072 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 173,072 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 173,072 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 173,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 173,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 173,072 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 173,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 173,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 173,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 173,072 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 173,072 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 173,072 miles

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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E50 MJD 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 55.6%.

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 E50 MJD, 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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E50 MJD is a 1988 Renault R25, first registered on 28 April 1988.

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