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F161 SPL

1989 Renault 19

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,985 mi
Last recorded85,985 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 1999,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 SPL
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 85,985 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

side walls of all tryes starting to perish

Fail 5 Oct 2007 85,974 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,578 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 84,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 84,364 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 84,364 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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F161 SPL is a 1989 Renault 19 in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F161 SPL, 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.

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What year was F161 SPL registered?

F161 SPL is a 1989 Renault 19, first registered on 12 July 1989.

Is F161 SPL safe to buy?

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