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F397 LOD

1989 Renault R19

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,613 mi
Last recorded80,613 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Renault R1995,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF397 LOD
MakeRenault
ModelR19
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 80,613 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,577 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,935 miles

slight rear brake judder

Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,250 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 78,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,085 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,699 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 75,466 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,285 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,762 miles

centre exhaust section split

o/s/f brake flexi perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 71,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 69,690 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 69,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F397 LOD is a 1989 Renault R19 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F397 LOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F397 LOD registered?

F397 LOD is a 1989 Renault R19, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is F397 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F397 LOD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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