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F261 RJF

1989 Renault R19

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,126 mi
Last recorded143,126 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF261 RJF
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 143,126 miles

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

both front coil springs shows signs of corrosion

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

front bumper slightly loose on mountings

off side front seat belt stalk cover missing

rear cross member corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2009 143,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both front coil springs shows signs of corrosion

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

front bumper slightly loose on mountings

off side front seat belt stalk cover missing

rear cross member corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2008 137,404 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 137,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 128,703 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 128,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 124,126 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 124,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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F261 RJF is a 1989 Renault R19 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F261 RJF, 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 F261 RJF registered?

F261 RJF is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 7 March 1989.

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