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F153 RUC

1989 Renault 19

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

95,650 mi
Last recorded95,650 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 1999,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF153 RUC
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 95,650 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 95,650 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2006 92,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 90,332 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL FLOORPANS AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS BEGINNING TO CORRODE WITHIN 30CM OF PRESCRIBED AREAS.

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

How Reliable is the Renault 19?

Based on 29,314 MOT tests across 7,429 vehicles.

60.1%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,766
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,318
Steering rack gaiter split 1,789
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,748
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,523
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F153 RUC is a 1989 Renault 19 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1989 Renault 19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 99,623 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 19 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,766 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F153 RUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 19 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Renault 19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F153 RUC registered?

F153 RUC is a 1989 Renault 19, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F153 RUC safe to buy?

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