Car enthusiasts nowadays often have a similar question. The fact is that this designation may appear in documents. In official sources you can find rather scant information on this topic. As a rule, it is said that this is the code for a specific region. In fact, that's how it is. In this case, code 25 PTS (vehicle passport) indicates the Primorsky region. This mark is assigned to each car that entered Russia through the customs of a given region.
On what machines does it occur?
This designation can often be seen in documents related to Japanese or Korean cars. At the same time, cars of Japanese origin most often have right-hand drive. Another 25 PTS are found on European or American cars, but much less frequently. If you come across a car from America or Europe with a similar mark, then we can conclude that they were brought to the Far East by sea or rail and cleared through customs there. Vehicles of this type can be found mainly in the eastern regions of the Russian state.
Designation
It is quite difficult to find a definite explanation on this topic in official sources, but car owners usually claim that the letters and numbers refer to some region of the Russian Federation. This is true, since this code, indicated in the car’s documents, clearly indicates the Far East, and more specifically, the Primorsky Territory. Using the PTS code 25 found in the car’s registration certificate, you can find out how it ended up on Russian territory.
Important! A vehicle passport obtained in the Russian Federation will be issued in Russian. Latin or English letters indicate that the document is forged.
Positive sides
As mentioned above, by this note in the documents for the car you can determine how it ended up in Russia. Many car enthusiasts perceive this set of letters and numbers as an additional sign of quality, because it means that the vehicle was directly delivered, for example, from Japan. After all, it’s no secret that the residents of the Land of the Rising Sun make cars of much better quality for themselves than when they want to sell them, for example, to America.
However, if the documents contain a mark of another region, then for knowledgeable people this is a kind of conventional sign, which indicates that perhaps the quality of the car is not very good. But the thing is, there is a little trick to these things. A big plus is the presence of a customs stamp or an additional owner in the documents. It’s a completely different matter when the 25 PTS mark is in duplicate. The reason why this phenomenon occurred may vary. In this situation, purchasing such a vehicle will be approximately equivalent to purchasing a pig in a poke.
The 25th PTS, issued in the Primorsky Territory, speaks of one owner of the car - or is it a scam?
Often in advertisements for the sale of cars you can find the designation: 25 PTS. Not everyone understands what exactly this number means next to the designation of the vehicle’s passport, as evidenced by the large number of relevant requests on automobile forums. In this article we will answer all questions related to this mark.
25 PTS: good or bad
A vehicle passport is the main document of a car, which records its equipment and technical characteristics. This document is the basis for state registration of a car. Throughout the entire period of operation, information about the owners of the car and all changes that occur (re-registration, modifications, etc.) are entered into the passport. Accordingly, the PTS is the main document that you need to pay attention to when buying a car.
If you see the 25 PTS mark in advertisements for the sale of a car, you can be sure that this is a good sign. Number 25 denotes cars imported through the customs of the Primorsky Territory directly from Japan.
For many car enthusiasts, this indicator is equated to a sign of quality, and for good reason: this is evidenced by the positive practice of purchasing such cars.
Which cars have PTS number 25
Most often, PTS number 25 can be found on cars of Korean and Japanese origin, while in Japanese cars the steering wheel is most often located on the right. This designation is found a little less frequently on European and American cars.
This means that the cars were delivered to the Far East by rail or sea transport, and were already cleared through customs there. Accordingly, most often such cars can be found in the eastern regions of Russia.
What to pay attention to
When considering such advertisements, it is necessary to pay attention to the vehicle passport itself, especially if a duplicate is offered - checking such a car will definitely not be superfluous.
The mere presence of a duplicate is legal; it is issued if the original is lost, or if the original document runs out of space for making entries, which in turn indicates a large number of car owners.
If a vehicle has had many owners over a short period of time, the legal purity of previous transactions may be in question. Therefore, if the PTS contains a mark about a duplicate, you should check the history of this car and its owner (or owners). To determine authenticity, you can visually inspect the PTS form, which has several levels of protection. But if you want to check all the information about the car you are interested in, you will need to make a request to the traffic police.
So, if you see the designation 25 PTS in an advertisement, you will know that this is the region in which the car went through customs clearance: this is the Primorsky Territory. This fact is confirmed by the presence of the seal of the relevant customs office.
Why does a duplicate appear?
This phenomenon is not a violation of the law and there is nothing criminal about it. Something like this may appear if the original has run out of space for signatures. In such a situation, the appearance of a duplicate is a completely natural phenomenon. But in this regard, some questions may arise. The fact is that a large number of car owners is not always good, and sometimes very bad. When a car passes through a large number of people, it slowly wears out its life and does not become more reliable. In addition, when a change of ownership occurs within a relatively short period of time, questions may arise regarding the criminal cleanliness of the vehicle.
It’s worth paying attention to these little things if the duplicate is in the hands of an owner who hasn’t owned the car even for a year. However, it should be remembered that a duplicate can still be issued if lost. Situations like this are also not very uncommon. Another similar phenomenon can be observed with a car on credit. The fact is that when registering it, bank representatives are obliged to seize the original documents from the car owner and keep them until the loan is repaid in full.
Nowadays, there are craftsmen who manage to sell even the car that has this type of restriction. Such clever people simply write a statement to the traffic police stating that the original technical passport was lost. After this, law enforcement officers issue such citizens a duplicate, with which they can easily sell their car. At the same time, the new owner of the car, who does not suspect anything, will deal with the bank, which undoubtedly wants to take the collateral for the unpaid loan.
To avoid becoming a victim of such circumstances, before buying a new car, the best solution would be to carefully check its history, since it is unlikely that the old owner will admit to the presence of any pitfalls. Such caution will avoid annoying circumstances in the future, and will also protect the new owner of the car. Knowledgeable people advise against buying a car second-hand if you have the slightest doubt.
When to be careful
When purchasing a car, you may find that the document 25 PTS is its duplicate. According to the law, this situation is permissible, but you need to know in what cases a copy of the PTS is made in order to independently draw a conclusion about the car’s past:
- Loss of a PTS is the simplest explanation, since a duplicate may be issued instead of a lost document.
- There was no space left for notes on the original document - this situation may indicate that the car often changed hands over a short period of time. If the seller has owned the car for no more than a year, but has already presented a duplicate title, it is worth considering why this vehicle was resold so often.
- Purchasing a car on credit - if the car was purchased in installments, then the banking institution takes the original title from the owner until the entire cost is fully repaid.
- Conducting a fraudulent scheme - in the event that a vehicle is prohibited from sale, some owners try to be cunning and find opportunities to complete a transaction fraudulently. The fraudster reports to the traffic police department about the loss of documents for the car, and he is given a duplicate PTS. After this, a buyer is found who will receive, along with the car, obligations to the creditor who lent money to the previous owner. If the debts are not repaid, the bank has every right to repossess the car.
Before purchasing a car, you should always carefully study its history. You can do this either on your own or ask knowledgeable people for help in order to immediately find out all the pitfalls. Fraudsters often take advantage of the fact that not all drivers, even those with extensive experience, know about decoding code 25 in the PTS, since attention is not focused on this point, and a small amount of information can be found in the sources.
Stories of car owners
Vasily 45 years old.
“One day I wanted to buy a Hyundai Tucson second-hand. I found a guy who was ready to sell it to me at almost half the price of such a car in the showroom. Everything was in order until I saw a duplicate technical passport and decided to check the car through a friend at the traffic police. It turned out that the car was stolen."
Alexander 39 years old.
“A couple of years ago I bought a Toyota Corolla. The price was very high and I was about to refuse until the old owner showed me those. passport with a mark of 25 PTS. I didn’t know what it was then, and when he told me that it was kind of an indicator of quality, I didn’t believe it at all. Only after my friends explained to me that bad cars rarely come through the Primorsky region did I rush to call that guy and agree to the specified amount. As a result, I’ve been going for 8 years and have no complaints.”
Evgeniy is 37 years old.
“I once bought a Kia Sportridge for a small price. From the very beginning this worried me a lot. But upon further examination, everything seemed just perfect. Even the duplicate documents showed the mark 25 PTS. When I almost agreed, information reached me that this car was secured by a bank loan. I immediately refused the purchase."
What is 25 PTS for a car?
PTS is one of the most basic documents. It contains all the information about the car. Each owner must have this document.
If the car was purchased on credit, the original PTS will remain with the banking organization until the loan is repaid.
Every citizen of the Russian Federation has a passport, and every car also has a PTS. 25 PTS is a document with watermarks. It indicates the series, number - everything is the same as in a regular passport.
What is contained in 25 PTS?
- Vin number;
- Engine number;
- Chassis data;
- Brand;
- Model;
- Car type;
- Body color;
- Owner information.
There are “special marks” in the technical passport. It contains the details of the owners, the number of the registration certificate, information about re-registration and sale. It is not necessary to carry 25 PTS with you .
When purchasing a used vehicle, the seller must present the original, not a copy. There are a lot of scammers now. If a duplicate is provided, you need to check the car by VIN code and registration number.
If 25 PTS are lost, the owner must obtain a new certificate. The PTS number and series must be entered in this document, so you need to check whether it matches duplicate 25.
PTS code 25 in the car’s passport indicates Primorsky Krai. This record is assigned to a car that arrived in Russia through a customs point in this region.
Who issues a title for a new car?
In October 2013, the Administrative Regulations for the implementation of the state service of vehicle registration came into force in the Russian Federation. According to this law, car registration is possible at any traffic police department in Russia. For example, a person came from Bratsk to St. Petersburg and bought a car there. He can register there at the MREO. St. Petersburg numbers will be issued, and taxes will need to be paid at your place of residence. The PTS is issued by the dealer at the car dealership where the car was purchased. When a title is issued, a purchase and sale agreement must also be issued. For a fee, the dealer can register the vehicle. For self-registration you need the following documents:
- applicant's personal passport;
- contract of sale;
- OSAGO policy;
- PTS;
- application of an approved sample.
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Risks when buying and selling
Every buyer runs the risk of encountering scammers. You need to know the protection features of 25 PTS. When purchasing, you need to check the car using the traffic police database. The car can be disguised as a real one. In order to check for a fake, you need to carefully examine the external signs.
It is necessary to pay attention to the appearance of the PTS. The original appears to be in good condition with legible information. Many scammers deliberately erase old information. State Traffic Inspectorate employees do not use laser printers.
The PTS must also contain watermarks. To see them you need to take it out into the light. The sign itself contains the RUS sign. There is another security mark on the back in the upper corner. It changes color when turned. To see it you need to press it with your finger and feel the bulge.
In order to avoid buying a stolen car, you should consider filling out 25 PTS. The manufacturer must be indicated as the place of issue
Duplicate 25 PTS
Duplicate PTS is not a violation of the law. There is nothing wrong with the owner having a duplicate.
Basically, if the original document runs out of space for the new owner, a duplicate is issued. This is a natural phenomenon, since it is always necessary to register the new owner.
A large number of owners is not good, since the transport wears out and becomes not entirely reliable. If a change of ownership occurs in a very short period, then most likely the car is involved in crime.
You should be wary if the owner has a duplicate for no more than a year. A duplicate of 25 PTS can be issued if the document is lost. If the car was purchased on credit, the owner will have a duplicate. The original remains with the banking organization. After the loan is repaid, it is given to the owner.
Some may even sell a car without this document. The original is in the bank and the owner receives a duplicate due to loss. Employees of the State Traffic Inspectorate issue a duplicate and with it you can already sell the car. In this case, the new owner will have to deal with the unpaid loan.
Before purchasing a car, you need to carefully check its history. This will help avoid problems in the future. If in doubt, it is better to refuse the purchase.
25 PTS is a code that allows you to find out information about the vehicle. It will be a big plus if there is a customs stamp in the Primorsky Territory. So we can conclude that the car was not assembled in Russia. Most likely the car is fresh, recently arrived from the factory. It is necessary to pay attention to the duplicate PTS.
PTS is issued by the manufacturer. If the car arrived from abroad, then 25 PTS is issued by the customs service. The registration certificate is transferred upon change of owner. When ownership transfers, the document is re-registered. The first and middle names are entered in the PTS.
Data about the previous owner of the car is marked with a certain seal . 25 PTS indicate not only the owners, but also technical characteristics. From the document you can determine how many times the car was sold and how much each owner owned.
What difficulties might arise?
Many drivers are surprised when they see 25 PTS. In fact, this designation is the Primorsky region.
Not many people know about this, since there is almost no information about this in official sources. Essentially 25 is a code designation.
All cars that were imported into Russia through the customs of the Primorsky Territory contain the 25 PTS mark .
If the 25 PTS is a duplicate, you need to check the vehicle history. When purchasing, you must check all documents. Using a duplicate title, they can sell a stolen car.
