MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre perished
Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise
under side of car heavily coated in under seal
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)
brake pipes & components heavily undersealed/painted
o/s/f wheel slightly noisy when rotated
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
brake pipes & components heavily undersealed/painted
o/s/f wheel slightly noisy when rotated
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pipes & components heavily undersealed
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pipes & components heavily undersealed
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear tyres starting to perish
front crossmember corroded
undersealed inc brake pipes
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear tyres starting to perish
front crossmember corroded
undersealed inc brake pipes
Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
heavily undersealed components and body / frame limiting some examination
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
low brake effort at o/s parking brake
oil leak
How Reliable is the Renault R25?
Based on 6,402 MOT tests across 1,555 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
J698 HGA is a 1991 Renault R25 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 J698 HGA, 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 J698 HGA?
You can check the full history of J698 HGA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J698 HGA registered?
J698 HGA is a 1991 Renault R25, first registered on 1 November 1991.
Is J698 HGA safe to buy?
The MOT history for J698 HGA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J698 HGA 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 J698 HGA. 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.