CarVerify

Free Car Check

J470 TRO

1991 Renault R25

Blue Petrol 2849cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,718 mi
Last recorded180,718 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Renault R25111,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ470 TRO
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 180,718 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 178,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 172,937 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 166,599 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 166,539 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 163,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 158,262 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 158,262 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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
Full Renault R25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J470 TRO is a 1991 Renault R25 in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 111,900 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 J470 TRO, 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 35 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J470 TRO?

You can check the full history of J470 TRO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J470 TRO registered?

J470 TRO is a 1991 Renault R25, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J470 TRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J470 TRO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J470 TRO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J470 TRO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.