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C176 ULT

1986 Renault 25

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,210 mi
Last recorded33,210 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC176 ULT
MakeRenault
Model25
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 33,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 33,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 31,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare wheel loose in carrier

Fail 1 May 2024 31,645 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 15 May 2023 28,843 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 22,505 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 22,503 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

How Reliable is the Renault 25?

Based on 774 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
3,388
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
constant velocity joint gaiter split 50
Brake pipe excessively corroded 48
Steering rack gaiter split 46
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C176 ULT is a 1986 Renault 25 in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Renault 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C176 ULT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Renault 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C176 ULT registered?

C176 ULT is a 1986 Renault 25, first registered on 2 July 1986.

Is C176 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C176 ULT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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