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E840 VKR

1988 Renault R25

Silver Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,126 mi
Last recorded252,126 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Renault R25107,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE840 VKR
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 252,126 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 246,705 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 246,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 246,181 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 246,174 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 246,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 245,776 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 239,941 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 230,367 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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E840 VKR is a 1988 Renault R25 in Silver with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E840 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 E840 VKR registered?

E840 VKR is a 1988 Renault R25, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is E840 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E840 VKR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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