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J295 VKV

1992 Renault R25

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

154,998 mi
Last recorded154,998 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2006
Typical for 1992 Renault R25105,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ295 VKV
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2006 154,998 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

noise from steering rack

oil leak

slight blow from front exhaust joint

water leak from cooling system and header tank split

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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J295 VKV is a 1992 Renault R25 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1992 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 105,548 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 J295 VKV, 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 34 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J295 VKV registered?

J295 VKV is a 1992 Renault R25, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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