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F172 MMX

1989 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,686 mi
Last recorded94,686 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF172 MMX
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 94,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 94,142 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 94,018 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 93,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 89,336 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 89,336 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 80,141 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,101 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,461 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,092 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 68,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 67,584 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 66,326 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack damp

Pass 21 May 2012 66,326 miles

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,248 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 65,248 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 May 2010 64,329 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 61,806 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 61,806 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2008 59,633 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 59,633 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 57,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 55,127 miles

How Reliable is the Renault R19?

Based on 101,825 MOT tests across 25,440 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
3,566
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
25,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,003
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,287
Steering rack gaiter split 5,650
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,232
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,690
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F172 MMX is a 1989 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1989 Renault R19 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 95,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R19 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F172 MMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R19 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Renault R19 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F172 MMX registered?

F172 MMX is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 2 June 1989.

Is F172 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F172 MMX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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