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F385 TFH

1989 Renault R19

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,791 mi
Last recorded137,791 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF385 TFH
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 137,791 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished outer side wall

slight play in o/s steering rack

temp repair to exhaust

Fail 9 Aug 2007 137,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f indicator lense missing

o/s/r tyre perished outer side wall

slight play in o/s steering rack

temp repair to exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2006 127,169 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 127,142 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F385 TFH is a 1989 Renault R19 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F385 TFH, 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 F385 TFH registered?

F385 TFH is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F385 TFH safe to buy?

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