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F408 FOS

1989 Renault 19

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,676 mi
Last recorded39,676 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Renault 1999,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 FOS
MakeRenault
Model19
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,676 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 39,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,345 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 38,345 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F408 FOS is a 1989 Renault 19 in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F408 FOS, 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 F408 FOS registered?

F408 FOS is a 1989 Renault 19, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F408 FOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F408 FOS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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