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Renault 25 V6 I Auto (1988)

350 real MOT outcomes analysed

1988 Renault 25 V6 I Auto

CarHunch has 350 1988 Renault 25 V6 I Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 350 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1988 Renault 25 V6 I Auto doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Renault vehicles below.

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UK

No MOT data exists for the 1988 Renault 25 V6 in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so we cannot provide pass rates, defect frequencies, or reliability comparisons. This is unsurprising: the 25 V6 automatic is now 36 years old, and very few examples remain on the road—our cohort of 350 vehicles represents vehicles that have *ever* been tested, not active ones currently in use. What we do know is that this was a large, well-appointed French saloon with a capable V6 engine, popular as an executive car in the 1980s; survivors today are typically cherished by enthusiasts or classic car owners rather than everyday drivers. If you're considering one, find an example with full service history and a recent specialist inspection in preference to MOT records, and budget for parts scarcity and specialist labour—this is a classic car, not a buy-and-forget used model.

MOT statistics not available

We have 350 1988 Renault 25 V6 I Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1988 Renault 25 V6 I Auto

Based on MOT data from 350 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,366 Renault 25 V6 I Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 31.7%
433
Grey 25%
341
Silver 14.7%
201
Black 10.8%
148
White 9.1%
124
Green 4.1%
56
Beige 2.2%
30
Red 1.8%
25
Bronze 0.6%
8
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